Indulge in these sumptuous chocolate chip cookies, enriched with a festive twist of Valentine’s Day M&M’s and dark chocolate chunks. This recipe delivers perfectly soft and chewy cookies with crisp edges, each bite loaded with gooey chocolate and colorful candy pieces.
Why You’ll Love This: These cookies are a perfect blend of rich flavors and textures, with the deep sweetness of dark brown sugar and the luxurious melt of dark chocolate. The addition of M&M’s not only introduces a playful color and texture but also a hint of nostalgia.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for Valentine’s Day, holiday gifting, or any celebration that calls for a sweet, personalized touch. They’re also great for school events, family gatherings, or simply as a delightful treat to enjoy with a cup of hot cocoa or coffee.
Decoration Tips: For an extra festive look, press a few extra M&M’s on top of each cookie before baking. You can also drizzle melted white or milk chocolate over the cooled cookies for a decorative flair. Serve them on a colorful plate or wrapped in clear cellophane tied with a ribbon for a charming gift.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons plain flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla flavoring
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup candy-coated chocolates, plus 1/3 cup your favorite chopped chocolate
Baking Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, dark brown sugar, and white sugar. Mix in the egg and vanilla flavoring until smooth.
- Gradually blend in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to form a cookie dough. Gently fold in the candy-coated chocolates and chopped chocolate.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- Shape the dough into balls and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced about 1 inch apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. For smaller cookies, reduce the baking time to 13 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Enjoy!
