Description
Valentine Chocolate Candy Cookies are a sweet celebration of love, perfect for sharing with that special someone or indulging on your own. These warm, chewy cookies are filled with rich chocolate flavor and colorful candy bits, making them not just delicious but also visually appealing. Easy to make and customizable, they’re the ideal treat for any occasion, particularly Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1 cup candy pieces (e.g., M&Ms)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and candy pieces gently.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain chewy; let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg