Valentine Sprinkle M&M Cookies Recipe
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.
- 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.
Keywords: Valentine cookies, M&M cookies, sprinkle cookies, chocolate chip cookies, festive cookies, Valentine’s Day treats, soft cookies
