Description
These adorable Valentine’s Day Pudding Cookies are the perfect sweet treat to share with your loved ones! Soft, chewy, and bursting with chocolate and Valentine’s M&Ms, they’re incredibly easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. A delightful combination of classic cookie flavors and festive sprinkles, these cookies are sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face. They’re a fun baking project for kids too!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter — softened
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water — or brewed coffee, if you have it
- 2 tablespoons special dark — or regular cocoa powder
- 1 box — 3.9 ounces instant chocolate, chocolate fudge, or special dark pudding mix (not sugar-free)
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups Valentine M&Ms — plus more for topping
- 1/4 cup Valentine sprinkles — plus more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and egg until well combined.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the water (or coffee) and cocoa powder. Add to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the pudding mix, flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the Valentine M&Ms.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with additional Valentine M&Ms and sprinkles.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use brewed coffee instead of water. You can substitute other types of M&Ms if Valentine’s colors aren’t available. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. These cookies are best enjoyed fresh! Don’t overbake, as they should remain soft and chewy.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Valentine's Day, cookies, chocolate, M&Ms, pudding cookies, easy recipe, dessert, baking