Description
These chewy Valentine’s Oreo M&M’s cookies are a festive and delicious treat that combines the classic crunch of Oreo cookies with colorful Valentine’s M&M’s and optional white chocolate chips for extra sweetness. Perfect for holiday baking, these cookies are soft on the inside with golden edges, making them irresistible for any celebration.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup (about 12-15) coarsely crushed Oreo cookies (red-filled for extra festive flair)
- 1 cup Valentine’s M&M’s
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional, for extra sweetness)
Instructions
- Prep & Cream Together: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together using an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Stir in vanilla extract until just combined.
- Dry Ingredients & Mix: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined to avoid tough cookies.
- Fold in the Goodies: Gently fold in the crushed Oreo cookies, Valentine’s M&M’s, and white chocolate chips if using, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Scoop & Bake: Using a cookie scoop or spoons, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart onto the baking sheets. Bake for 9-12 minutes until edges turn golden brown while centers remain slightly soft. For extra color, press additional M&M’s onto the warm cookies right after baking.
- Cool & Decorate: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This sets the cookies and prevents breakage. Once cooled, enjoy your chewy Valentine’s Oreo M&M’s cookies!
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to keep cookies tender.
- Use red-filled Oreos for a festive Valentine’s Day touch.
- White chocolate chips are optional but add extra sweetness and texture.
- Pressing extra M&M’s on top after baking adds decorative appeal.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack for best texture.
