Description

If you love classic chocolate chip cookies but want to make them extra special for Valentine’s Day, this recipe is for you.

Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
¾ cup Valentine’s M&M’s (or pink and red sprinkles)

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Cream the Butter & Sugars

In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This step is key to getting soft, chewy cookies!

Step 3: Add Eggs & Vanilla

Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Step 5: Add the Chocolate & Valentine’s M&M’s

Gently fold in the chocolate chips and festive M&M’s. If you want extra Valentine’s vibes, sprinkle a few more on top of each cookie before baking!

Step 6: Bake to Perfection

Scoop the dough into balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still look soft.

Step 7: Cool & Enjoy

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Now, grab a cookie, pour some milk, and enjoy every bite!