Ingredients
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- 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.
- 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