Description
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with classic chocolate chips plus festive pink and red candies.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Valentine-themed M&Ms or candy-coated chocolates
- Optional: white chocolate chips or heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and Valentine candies.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- These cookies are ideal for gifting and sharing.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite candies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Valentine's Day, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Holiday Baking