Introduction

Celebrate love and sweetness with these delightful Valentine Sprinkle M&M Cookies. Loaded with festive red, white, and pink M&Ms, chocolate chips, and colorful sprinkles, they’re perfect for sharing or enjoying throughout the season.

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Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter (cold)
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup granulated white sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups all purpose flour
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1.5 cups red, white, and pink M&Ms (plus a few extra to add to the top)
1 cup chocolate chips (plus a few extra to add to the top)
1/2 cup Valentine sprinkles (use more as needed)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper, and set aside.
Step 2: Cut the cold butter into slices and add them into a stand mixer. Beat until smooth. If you have a paddle attachment, it’s preferred but not necessary.
Step 3: Add the brown sugar and granulated white sugar to the butter. Beat until smooth, about one to two minutes.
Step 4: Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then beat until just combined.
Step 5: Add the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined.
Step 6: Fold in the red, white, and pink M&Ms along with the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 7: Using a large spoon or a 1/4 cup cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough and roll it into a ball.
Step 8: Roll each dough ball in Valentine sprinkles, then sprinkle additional chocolate chips and M&Ms on top for decoration.
Step 9: Place the cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about six cookies per sheet.
Step 10: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the tops are just set.
Step 11: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 10 minutes; they will continue to cook and set during this time. Avoid removing them too early to prevent breaking.
Step 12: Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack for additional cooling as needed before serving.

Tips & Variations

For extra chewy cookies, substitute half of the brown sugar with molasses or honey.
Use pastel-colored M&Ms and sprinkles for other holidays or seasonal variations.
If you don’t have cornstarch, you can omit it; it helps make the cookies tender but is not essential.
Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help prevent spreading and make thicker cookies.

Storage

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To keep them fresh longer, refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a warm oven for a few minutes to regain softness, if desired.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?

Yes, but reduce or omit the added salt in the recipe to avoid overly salty cookies.

Can I substitute the chocolate chips for another type of chocolate?

Absolutely. White chocolate, peanut butter chips, or chunks of your favorite chocolate bar would work well in this recipe.

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These Valentine Sprinkle M&M Cookies are festive, colorful, and packed with red, white, and pink M&Ms, chocolate chips, and Valentine-themed sprinkles. Soft and chewy with just the right crunch, they are perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations or any occasion where you want a sweet, charming treat. Made with cold butter and a blend of flours and leavening agents, these cookies bake up golden and decorated with extra sprinkles and M&Ms to make them irresistible and visually appealing.

Author: Marco
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 18 large cookies 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter (cold, sliced)
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup granulated white sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 TBS cornstarch
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

Add-Ins & Toppings

1.5 cups red, white, and pink M&Ms (plus extra for topping)
1 cup chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
1/2 cup Valentine sprinkles (use more as needed)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper and set aside for later.
Mix Butter and Sugars: Cut the cold butter into slices and place into a stand mixer with paddle attachment (or use a hand mixer). Beat until smooth. Add brown and white sugars and beat for a minute or two until well combined and creamy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Crack in the eggs and pour in the vanilla extract. Beat the mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the bowl. Mix on low speed until the flour mixture is just combined and no streaks remain.
Fold in M&Ms and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the red, white, and pink M&Ms along with the chocolate chips until evenly distributed through the dough.
Scoop and Shape Cookies: Using a large spoon or a 1/4 cup cookie scoop, portion dough and roll into balls with your hands.
Decorate with Sprinkles and Toppings: Roll each cookie dough ball in Valentine sprinkles and then press a few extra M&Ms and chocolate chips onto the top for decoration.
Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the decorated cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them. Bake about 6 cookies per sheet for even baking.
Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and tops are set but still soft.
Cool on Baking Sheet: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 10 minutes so they finish cooking and firm up without breaking.
Transfer to Cooling Rack: After initial cooling, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, or serve warm as preferred.

Notes

Using cold butter helps create a thicker and chewier cookie texture.
If you do not have a stand mixer, a hand mixer or even mixing by hand with a sturdy spoon works well.
Do not overbake; cookies will firm up during cooling and remain soft inside.
Feel free to substitute the M&Ms for other festive candies or use peanut butter chips for a variation.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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