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Valentine Cookies

These Valentine Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with chocolate flavor. Decorated with festive M&Ms and sprinkles, they’re perfect for any celebration.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ⅔ cup (133g) packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) water or brewed coffee
  • 2 tablespoons (10g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 3-3.5 ounce box INSTANT chocolate pudding mix, any flavor (not sugar-free)
  • 1 ¼ cup (155g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups Valentine M&Ms plus more for topping
  • ¼ cup Valentine sprinkles plus more for topping

Instructions

  • Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in the vanilla extract, egg, and water or coffee until well combined.
  • Add cocoa powder and pudding mix; blend until smooth.
  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add to wet mixture.
  • Fold in M&Ms and sprinkles.
  • Scoop dough balls onto a lined baking sheet and chill for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Bake cookies for 10-14 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through.
  • Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Ensure the dough is chilled to maintain cookie shape during baking.
Experiment with different M&M flavors for a unique twist.
Storing cookies in an airtight container keeps them fresh for up to 5 days.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 90
  • Fat: 7
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 21
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 2
  • Cholesterol: 25