Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with this delightful Chocolate Valentine Cookies Recipe, perfect for sharing love on Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. These soft and chewy cookies are enriched with rich chocolate flavor and brightened with festive M&Ms and sprinkles, making them as visually appealing as they are delicious. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, this recipe is ideal for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you’re celebrating with a romantic dinner or a fun gathering, these cookies will surely impress your loved ones!
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- â…” cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 box (3.5 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cups Valentine M&Ms
- ¼ cup Valentine sprinkles
Instructions
- Chill the dough for at least one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cream butter and sugars in a stand mixer until smooth.
- Mix in vanilla, egg, and water (or coffee).
- Combine cocoa powder and pudding mix until smooth.
- Whisk dry ingredients separately; then gradually incorporate into wet mixture.
- Fold in M&Ms and sprinkles.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto a lined cookie sheet; chill again briefly if desired.
- Bake for 10-14 minutes or until glossy sheen fades.
- Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg