Description
These Valentine’s Chocolate Chip Cookies are a festive and delicious treat perfect for celebrating love. Packed with a delightful mix of semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and colorful Valentine’s-themed M&Ms, these cookies are soft, chewy, and beautifully golden on the edges. Ideal for gifting or sharing on Valentine’s Day, they bring joy with every bite.
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
Add-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 and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow for even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside for later use.
- 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, ensuring a smooth cookie dough texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
- Combine Dry and Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which can make cookies tough.
- Fold in Chocolate and M&Ms: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and Valentine’s-themed M&Ms to evenly distribute the festive mix-ins throughout the dough.
- Scoop Dough: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers remain soft for that perfect chewy texture.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- For softer cookies, avoid overbaking and remove them from the oven as soon as edges turn golden.
- You can substitute Valentine’s M&Ms with regular M&Ms or other colored candy-coated chocolates for different occasions.
- Be sure to measure flour properly by spooning into the cup and leveling off to avoid dense cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- For extra festive appeal, drizzle melted white or dark chocolate over cooled cookies as decoration.
