Valentine’s Day is all about love, and what better way to share love than with homemade cookies? These Valentine’s Day Oreo M&M’s cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with festive colors and flavors. Whether you’re baking for your partner, friends, or just yourself, these cookies are a delightful treat that will bring smiles all around!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies
- 1 cup Valentine’s Day M&M’s
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Everything Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Add the Fun Stuff: Gently fold in the crushed Oreo cookies, M&M’s, and chocolate chips if using.
- Shape & Bake: Scoop out dough balls (about 1.5 tablespoons each) and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake & Cool: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
FAQs:
Can I use different M&M’s? Yes! While Valentine’s Day M&M’s add a festive touch, you can use any variety depending on the occasion
