Why You’ll Love This Valentine’s Day Oreo M&M’s Cookies
These cookies mix two fun treats into one easy cookie. You get Oreo pieces and small Valentine’s Day M&M’s in a soft, chewy cookie. The cookies are colorful and look great for a party or a gift. They stay soft and taste rich from brown sugar and butter. They bake fast and feel special without much work.
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This recipe makes ten large, soft cookies that look perfect for Valentine’s Day. You will mix a simple dough, fold in chopped Oreos and M&M’s, then bake until the edges set and the center stays a little gooey. If you love Oreo desserts, try these cookies and cream Oreo cupcakes for another easy treat idea. The steps are short and clear, so even new bakers can get a great result.
Why Make This Recipe
Make these cookies when you want something quick and festive. They take about 20 minutes active time and about 13 minutes in the oven. The dough is easy to mix by hand. You do not need special equipment. The cookies are flexible — bake them for a few minutes less for a very soft center or a bit longer for a firmer cookie. They are a good choice for school parties, date night, friend gifts, or a cozy dessert at home.
What You Need for Valentine’s Day Oreo M&M’s Cookies
You only need a few tools you likely have in your kitchen:
- Medium mixing bowl
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Large cookie scooper (1/4 cup or 4 tbsp)
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silpat mat
- Cooling rack
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife to chop Oreos
These tools keep the process simple. A large scooper helps make even cookies that bake the same. Parchment or a silpat gives even browning and makes cleanup easy.
How to Make Valentine’s Day Oreo M&M’s Cookies
Follow these steps and read the tips under Easy Tips if you want extra help.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat.
- In a medium bowl, cream the slightly softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar. Use a spatula to press and mix until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until the batter looks smooth and even.
- Add the flour, corn starch, baking soda, and salt into the wet mix. Stir just until the dry ingredients disappear. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the Valentine’s Day M&M’s and the roughly chopped Oreo pieces. Mix gently so you don’t break the candies too much.
- Use a large cookie scooper (1/4 cup or 4 tbsp) to portion dough. You should get about 10 equal cookies.
- Place scooped dough on the prepared baking sheet, leaving room between each cookie.
- Bake for 13 minutes. The centers will look soft and slightly underdone. That is okay — they will finish as they cool.
- Right after you take them out, use a larger cookie cutter or round object to gently swirl the top to make the cookies round.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then move them to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter (Slightly softened), 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 egg, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 & 1/3 cup flour, 1 tbsp corn starch, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 2/3 cup Valentine’s day m&m’s, 7 Oreo cookies (roughly chopped, regular stuffed (NOT DOUBLE STUFFED)
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350F, then line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat.
In a medium bowl, cream the butter and both sugars together. I did so using my spatula.
Add in the vanilla and egg and mix everything is smooth and well incorporated.
Add in the dry ingredients over the wet ingredient mixture, starting with the flour, corn starch, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.
Fold in the M&M’s, and Oreo pieces then using a large cookie scooper (1/4 cup- 4 tbsp), scoop our the cookie dough to create 10 equal cookies.
Place them on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 13 minutes. Don’t worry if they look underdone or gooey in the middle. That’s what we want, they will continue to bake even after you pull them out of the oven to cool. Use a larger cookie cutter to swish the cookies around as soon as they come out to make them perfectly round.
Cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack.
Best Ways to Serve Valentine’s Day Oreo M&M’s Cookies
Serve these cookies warm with a glass of cold milk for a classic pairing. They also go well with coffee or hot cocoa. For a party, place them on a pretty plate or in a lined box for gifting. You can heat them for a few seconds in the microwave to get the center extra gooey. If you want a dessert plate, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side and drizzle a little chocolate syrup.
How to Store Valentine’s Day Oreo M&M’s Cookies
- Room temperature: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Add a slice of bread to keep them soft.
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Bring to room temperature before serving for best texture.
- Freezer: Freeze baked cookies in a single layer on a tray, then transfer to a freezer bag. They keep well for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm for 10–15 seconds in the microwave.
Easy Tips to Make Valentine’s Day Oreo M&M’s Cookies
- Soften the butter, but do not melt it. Soft butter creams better with sugar for a nice texture.
- Measure flour by spooning it into the cup and leveling with a knife. Too much flour makes dry cookies.
- Do not overmix after adding the flour. Mix until the flour just disappears. Overmixing makes cookies tough.
- Chop Oreos roughly. Small chunks mix in better than powder. Save some whole M&M’s to press on top before baking for a prettier look.
- Use a cookie scooper for even sizes. Even cookies bake at the same rate and finish together.
- The cookies will look soft when you take them out. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them. This keeps them soft inside.
Try These Variations of Valentine’s Day Oreo M&M’s Cookies
- Double Chocolate: Replace 1/4 cup of flour with 1/4 cup cocoa powder for a richer cookie.
- Peanut Butter Twist: Add 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter to the dough for a nutty flavor and swap M&M’s for peanut M&M’s.
- Mint Oreo Version: Use mint-flavored Oreos and green M&M’s for a minty twist.
- Mini Cookies: Use a 1 tablespoon scoop to make many smaller cookies and reduce bake time to 9–10 minutes.
- Stuffed Cookies: Press a small piece of chocolate into the center of the dough ball before baking for a molten center.
Common Questions About Valentine’s Day Oreo M&M’s Cookies
Q: Can I use regular M&M’s instead of Valentine’s Day M&M’s?
A: Yes. Regular M&M’s work fine. The cookie will taste the same, just with different colors.
Q: Can I use double-stuffed Oreos?
A: The recipe calls for regular stuffed Oreos, not double stuffed. Double stuffed can add extra moisture and change texture. You can try them, but expect a softer and sweeter cookie.
Q: How can I make these cookies smaller or larger?
A: Use a smaller scoop for mini cookies and reduce bake time by a few minutes. Use a larger scoop for bigger cookies and bake a minute or two longer if needed.
Q: Why do my cookies spread too much?
A: Check butter temperature. If butter is too soft or melted, cookies will spread. Also make sure you measured flour correctly.
Q: Can I freeze the raw dough?
A: Yes. Scoop dough onto a tray and freeze solid, then transfer balls to a bag. Bake from frozen, add a minute or two to bake time.
Final Thoughts
These Valentine’s Day Oreo M&M’s Cookies are fun, easy, and full of flavor. They mix crunchy candy and chocolate cookie pieces into a soft, sweet cookie that looks festive. The recipe is forgiving and works well for beginners. With simple tools and a short bake time, you can make a special treat for friends, family, or a loved one.
Ready to Give It a Try?
Gather your ingredients and tools, preheat your oven, and make a batch. These cookies make a sweet, homemade gift or a cozy dessert for two. Follow the steps, use the tips, and enjoy warm, colorful cookies straight from your oven.
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Valentine’s Day Oreo M&M’s Cookies
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 10 cookies 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Deliciously festive cookies combining Oreo pieces and Valentine’s Day M&M’s in a soft, chewy cookie.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, slightly softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 & 1/3 cup flour
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup Valentine’s Day M&M’s
- 7 Oreo cookies, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat.
- Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together in a medium bowl using a spatula.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and well incorporated.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients (flour, corn starch, baking soda, and salt) into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Fold in the Valentine’s Day M&M’s and roughly chopped Oreo pieces.
- Use a large cookie scooper (1/4 cup or 4 tbsp) to portion the dough into 10 equal cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 13 minutes; cookies will appear underdone in the center.
- After removing from the oven, swirl the top with a cookie cutter to make them round if desired.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
Notes
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature. To keep them soft, add a slice of bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg