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Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups Valentine’s Day M&M’s (reserve 1 cup for snacking)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla, blending until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until the dough is smooth.
- Fold in M&Ms, reserving some for topping.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets and sprinkle remaining M&Ms on top.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes and let cool on baking sheets.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened but not melted for the right consistency.
Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to keep cookies tender.
Cool cookies briefly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 75
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 15