Classic Valentine’s Day Oreo M&M’s Cookies
These classic cookies are loaded with crushed Oreos and festive Valentine's Day M&M's, creating a delightful and colorful treat that's perfect for Valentine's Day.
Equipment
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone mats
- Large bowl
- Electric mixer
- Medium bowl
- Whisk
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
- 10-12 Oreo cookies roughly crushed (about 1 cup of pieces)
- 1 cup Valentine's Day M&M’s (red, pink, and white M&Ms)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Mixing and Baking
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the crushed Oreo pieces and Valentine's Day M&M’s until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- For thicker, chewier cookies, cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to develop flavor.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls (about 1.5-2 tablespoons per cookie) onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden, and the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough is optional but highly recommended for a better texture and flavor!