Description

Nothing says ‘I love you’ like homemade heart-shaped cookies! These tender chocolate chip cookies stuffed with festive Valentine M&Ms are perfect for baking with loved ones. Their crisp edges and chewy centers will make anyone swoon.

Ingredients

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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup Valentine’s M&Ms®
1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper
Whisk together flour and baking soda in medium bowl
In stand mixer, cream butter and sugars until fluffy
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla
Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined
Fold in chocolate chips by hand
Scoop 2-tbsp portions and roll into balls
Press 3-4 M&Ms into each cookie center
Bake 9-11 minutes until golden edges
Cool 5 minutes on sheets before transferring

Notes

Pro Tips: Substitute peanut M&Ms for extra crunch • Chill dough 30 min for thicker cookies • Store in airtight container up to 5 days • Freeze unbaked dough balls for future treats

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: B
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: valentine cookies, chocolate chip cookies, easy holiday baking