Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.1 cup unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- Beat in the large eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures the leavening agents and salt are evenly distributed throughout the dough.2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or by hand until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this can result in tough cookies.
- Gently fold in the finely chopped Oreo cookies and the Valentine's Day M&M's. Mix until they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.1 cup finely chopped Oreo cookies, 1 cup Valentine's Day M&M's
- If you want an extra festive look, reserve a small amount of M&M's and chopped Oreos to press onto the tops of the cookie dough balls before baking.Extra M&M's, chopped Oreos
- Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. A cookie scoop works wonderfully for uniform size.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft. The cookies will continue to set as they cool.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
To keep your The Best Valentine's Day Oreo M&M's Cookies fresh and delicious, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. Ensure the cookies are completely cooled before storing to prevent them from becoming soggy. For longer storage, you can freeze the baked cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet until firm, then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. Frozen cookies will stay fresh for up to 2-3 months. To reheat, you can enjoy them at room temperature or gently warm them in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for about 5-7 minutes.
