Description
These Valentine’s Day Oreo M&M’s cookies are a delightful treat combining the rich flavors of Oreo cookies and festive M&M’s. Soft, chewy, and perfectly gooey in the center, these cookies are easy to make and perfect for sharing with loved ones on Valentine’s Day or any occasion that calls for a sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter (slightly softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 & 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Add-ins
- 2/3 cup Valentine’s Day M&M’s
- 7 Oreo cookies (roughly chopped, regular stuffed, NOT double stuffed)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a medium bowl, use a spatula to cream together the slightly softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add egg and vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and fully incorporated.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl or directly over the wet ingredients, add the flour, corn starch, baking soda, and salt. Stir gently just until all dry ingredients are incorporated with the wet mixture, taking care not to overmix.
- Fold in M&M’s and Oreo pieces: Carefully fold in the chopped Oreo cookies and Valentine’s Day M&M’s to evenly distribute them throughout the dough.
- Portion dough and shape cookies: Using a large cookie scooper (about 1/4 cup or 4 tablespoons), scoop out 10 equal portions of dough and place them spaced on the prepared baking sheet. After baking, use a larger cookie cutter to gently swish around the warm cookies to shape them perfectly round.
- Bake the cookies: Bake the cookies for 13 minutes at 350°F. They will appear slightly underdone and gooey in the center, which is desired as they will continue to cook slightly while cooling.
- Cool the cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use regular stuffed Oreos, not double stuffed, to maintain the right texture balance.
- Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to avoid tough cookies.
- The cookies may look underbaked when removed from the oven, but they will set as they cool.
- Using slightly softened butter helps in creating a smooth dough and chewy texture.
- The cookie scooper ensures evenly sized cookies for consistent baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American