Description
Classic Valentine’s Day Oreo M&Ms Cookies combine creamy chocolate with romantic charm. Sweet treats deliver rich flavor and festive flair for special moments shared with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ½ cups (313 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (165 g) brown sugar, packed
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 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 optimal non-stick performance.
- Creaming: Blend softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy. Integrate eggs one at a time, then introduce vanilla extract for rich aromatic essence. Mix thoroughly until smooth and homogeneous.
- Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together. Gradually incorporate into the butter mixture, carefully folding until a uniform dough develops without overmixing.
- Mix-ins: Gently fold crushed Oreos, Valentine M&Ms, and white chocolate chips throughout the dough, ensuring even distribution of colorful and textural elements.
- Portioning and Decorating: Utilize a cookie scoop to create uniform dough mounds on prepared baking sheets. Space cookies adequately to allow spreading. Strategically place additional M&Ms on cookie tops for enhanced visual appeal.
- Baking: Position baking sheets in preheated oven and bake for 10-11 minutes. Watch for golden-brown edges and centers that remain slightly soft, indicating perfect cookie consistency.
- Cooling: Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 4-5 minutes to stabilize structure. Transfer to a wire cooling rack to complete cooling process, ensuring optimal texture and taste.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters: Ensure butter is softened but not melted for optimal cookie texture and consistent mixing.
- Avoid Overmixing Dough: Gently fold dry ingredients to prevent tough, dense cookies; stop mixing once ingredients are just combined.
- Strategic M&Ms Placement: Press extra M&Ms on top of cookie dough before baking to create a visually stunning and colorful surface.
- Cooling Technique: Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 4-5 minutes after removing from oven to help them set and prevent breaking when transferring.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg