Description
Delight in these festive Valentine’s Chocolate Chip Cookies, packed with semi-sweet and white chocolate chips, plus colorful Valentine’s-themed M&Ms. These soft, buttery cookies are perfect for sharing or gifting on Valentine’s Day, offering a beautiful combination of rich chocolate flavors and a fun pop of color.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup Valentine’s-themed M&Ms (red, pink, and white)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later incorporation into the wet ingredients.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This ensures a tender texture in the cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition to fully combine. Then stir in the vanilla extract to add depth of flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to prevent overworking the dough and maintain a tender crumb.
- Fold in Chocolate and M&Ms: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and Valentine’s-themed M&Ms, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop Dough: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers remain soft, indicating perfectly baked cookies.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake and allow to cool on the baking sheet.
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for best mixing results.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Customize with different types of chocolate chips or candy for variety.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
