Description
Romantic Valentine’s Day Oreo M&Ms Cookies blend classic comfort with festive charm. Sweet chocolate cookies adorned with colorful candies provide a delightful treat you’ll savor with someone special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies (about 10 Oreos)
- ¾ cup Valentine M&Ms (plus extra for topping)
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats for seamless cookie release.
- Cream Base: Whip softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, creating a smooth foundation for the cookies.
- Liquid Incorporation: Add eggs one at a time, thoroughly blending after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract to elevate flavor profile.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together, ensuring uniform distribution of leavening agents and seasoning.
- Dough Formation: Gradually fold dry ingredients into butter mixture, mixing until just combined to preserve a delicate cookie texture.
- Mix-in Magic: Gently fold crushed Oreos, Valentine M&Ms, and white chocolate chips throughout the dough, creating a festive chocolate landscape.
- Portioning and Decorating: Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, spacing cookies 2 inches apart, and strategically top each mound with additional M&Ms for visual appeal and chocolatey surprise.
- Baking Perfection: Bake for 10-12 minutes, monitoring for golden-brown edges and slightly soft centers that promise a tender, chewy result.
- Cooling Technique: Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes to set structure, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture.
Notes
- Soften Butter Perfectly: Ensure butter is at room temperature, soft but not melted, for a smooth, creamy cookie dough consistency that guarantees even mixing and better texture.
- Avoid Overmixing Dough: Stir dry ingredients into wet mixture just until combined to prevent tough, dense cookies; gentle folding maintains a tender, delicate crumb.
- Strategic Chocolate Placement: Press extra M&Ms and chocolate chips on top of cookie dough before baking to create visually stunning cookies with guaranteed chocolate in every bite.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Swap regular flour with gluten-free alternatives, use plant-based butter and egg substitutes to make these cookies accessible for various dietary restrictions without compromising delicious flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg