Description
Sweet chocolate MM valentines cookies blend rich cocoa with colorful candies for perfect romantic treats. Chocolate lovers will cherish these delightful morsels that celebrate love with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&M’s
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup salted butter (2 sticks or 226 grams)
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper for easy cookie removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and airy, approximately 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Incorporate eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in almond extract for a subtle nutty flavor.
- Sift cocoa powder into the wet mixture, stirring until completely integrated and creating a rich chocolate base.
- Gently fold in flour, salt, and baking powder, mixing just until the dry ingredients are combined to maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Fold chocolate chips and half of the M&Ms into the dough, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Portion the dough into 12 equal-sized balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheets with ample spacing.
- Slightly flatten each cookie ball and strategically place the remaining M&Ms on top for visual appeal and extra chocolate bursts.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 13-16 minutes, or until edges are set and centers appear slightly soft.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to firm up, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Soften butter at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother cookie texture.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for richer chocolate flavor and deeper color.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker cookies.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend and add 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg