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Valentine Sprinkle M&M Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these festive Valentine Sprinkle M&M Cookies, bursting with colorful red, white, and pink M&Ms, chocolate chips, and topped with charming Valentine sprinkles. These soft, chewy cookies are perfect for celebrating the holiday or any special occasion, combining a buttery dough with a sweet crunch that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into slices)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Mix-ins and Decorations

  • 1.5 cups red, white, and pink M&Ms (plus extra for topping)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
  • 1/2 cup Valentine sprinkles (plus more as needed for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a hand mixer, beat the cold sliced butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together until smooth and creamy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until just combined, ensuring not to over mix.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix on low speed until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Fold in M&Ms and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the red, white, and pink M&Ms and chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Scoop Dough: Using a large spoon or a 1/4 cup cookie scoop, portion the dough and roll each portion into a ball.
  8. Decorate Dough Balls: Roll each dough ball in the Valentine sprinkles, then press additional chocolate chips and M&Ms onto the tops for festive decoration.
  9. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the decorated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 6 cookies per sheet to allow spreading.
  10. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes, until the cookie edges are lightly golden and the tops are set but still soft.
  11. Cool on Pan: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to finish cooking and firm up.
  12. Transfer to Cooling Rack: After initial cooling, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely or to desired temperature before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is cold before mixing to achieve the best cookie texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep cookies soft and tender.
  • If you prefer crispier edges, bake for the full 12 minutes.
  • Customize the sprinkles to match other holidays or themes as desired.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Keywords: Valentine cookies, M&M cookies, sprinkle cookies, holiday cookies, chocolate chip cookies, festive cookies

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