The Best Valentine’s Day Oreo M&M’s Cookies Recipe
Delight your Valentine with these deliciously chewy Oreo and Valentine’s Day M&M’s cookies. Featuring a tender texture with a perfect balance of sweet chocolate and crunchy candy pieces, these cookies are baked to gooey perfection inside and lightly crisp on the outside. Simple to prepare and irresistible to eat, they are the perfect homemade treat for a loved one or a festive celebration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 10 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, slightly softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 & 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Add-ins
- 2/3 cup Valentine’s Day M&M’s
- 7 Oreo cookies, roughly chopped (regular stuffed, not double stuffed)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prep Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using a spatula or mixer until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and fully incorporated.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour, corn starch, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Stir just until the dry ingredients are combined; avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Fold in M&M’s and Oreos: Gently fold in the Valentine’s Day M&M’s and the roughly chopped Oreo cookies, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop and Shape Cookies: Using a large cookie scoop or 1/4 cup measuring cup, portion out the dough into 10 equal-sized balls. Place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 13 minutes. The cookies may look slightly underdone or gooey in the center, which is desired for a soft texture.
- Shape and Cool: Immediately after removing from the oven, use a larger cookie cutter to gently swirl the cookies into perfect rounds. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Using regular stuffed Oreos enhances texture; double stuffed Oreos may make the cookies too soft.
- The slightly underbaked center will set as the cookies cool, ensuring a chewy texture.
- Storing cookies in an airtight container keeps them fresh for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to substitute Valentine’s Day M&M’s with regular or holiday-themed candy-coated chocolates.
- For wider cookies, use a larger scoop and adjust the baking time slightly if needed.
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