Description
Delight in these festive Valentines Chocolate Chip Cookies, bursting with semi-sweet and white chocolate chips, colorful Valentine’s M&M’s, and festive sprinkles. Perfectly soft and chewy, these cookies are an ideal sweet treat to share with your loved ones on Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup Valentine’s M&M’s
- 3/4 cup Valentine’s Day sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking your cookies evenly.
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and kosher salt. Set this mixture aside for later incorporation.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a standing mixer, beat the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and pure vanilla extract until fully combined, enhancing the dough’s flavor and texture.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed, mixing just until all flour is combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, Valentine’s M&M’s, and Valentine’s Day sprinkles, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Scoop Dough: Using a medium ice cream scooper or cookie scoop, portion out cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart for room to spread.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown while the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheets to set their shape and texture.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once cooled, serve your delightful Valentines Chocolate Chip Cookies and enjoy sharing these festive treats!
Notes
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them and allow to cool on the baking sheet.
- Use room temperature butter and egg for better mixing and texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- The M&M’s add both color and extra sweetness, but you can substitute with any colorful candy or omit for a more traditional cookie.
- If you prefer, you can chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.