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Valentine Chocolate Chip Cookies: A Sweet Expression of Love
Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to shower your loved ones with affection and what better way to do so than with a homemade treat straight from the heart? These Valentine Chocolate Chip Cookies are not just cookies; they are a delightful combination of flavors and textures that promise to make your special day even sweeter. Infused with the creamy richness of chocolate chips, the subtle charm of vanilla pudding, and the festive touch of Valentine M&M’s, these cookies are sure to win hearts. Let’s dive into the recipe!
Ingredients You’ll Need
To create these love-filled cookies, gather the following ingredients:
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar: This adds a deep, molasses-like sweetness to the cookies.
- ½ cup butter (1 stick) – room temperature: Provides moisture and a rich flavor.
- ¼ cup margarine: Contributes to the cookies’ tender texture.
- ¼ cup granulated sugar: Balances sweetness and helps achieve a crisp edge.
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract: Enhances the flavor profile with its aromatic essence.
- 1 egg (room temperature): Binds the ingredients together while adding richness.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour: The foundation of your cookies; remember not to pack it tightly.
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding (3.4 ounces): Adds a subtle vanilla flavor and keeps the cookies soft.
- 1 tsp baking soda: Helps the cookies rise.
- ½ tsp salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances flavors.
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips: For a classic chocolatey goodness.
- 1 cup white chocolate chips: Adds a creamy sweetness.
- 1 cup Valentine M&M’s – divided: Brings a festive, colorful touch.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Day 1: Preparing the Dough
Cream the Fats and Sugars: In a mixer bowl, beat together the butter, margarine, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
Incorporate the Egg and Vanilla: Add the room-temperature egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, beating well until fully combined. This ensures that your cookies have a consistent flavor and texture.
Mix the Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour, instant vanilla pudding mix, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Start by stirring slowly to prevent flour from flying everywhere, then beat until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Add the Chocolate: Gently stir in the semi-sweet and white chocolate chips. Next, fold in half of the Valentine M&M’s to distribute them evenly throughout the dough.
Chill the Dough: Remove the beater, cover the dough, and refrigerate overnight. This step is crucial as it allows the flavors to meld and the dough to firm up, resulting in thicker, chewier cookies.
Day 2: Baking the Cookies
Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking.
Form the Cookies: Roll the chilled dough into balls. The dough will be firm, so you may need to press it together with your hands.
Bake the Cookies: Place the dough balls on a lined baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced. Bake for 9-12 minutes. For me, 11 minutes was the sweet spot, yielding cookies with a slightly crisp edge and a soft center.
Add the Final Touches: As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, press a few extra chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and M&M’s onto each cookie. This not only enhances their appearance but also their flavor.
Cool the Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet. This helps them firm up and prevents crumbling.
Repeat the Process: Use a cold baking sheet for each batch to ensure even baking. I found that three ¾-sized baking sheets were perfect for this recipe.
Storing Your Cookies
Once completely cooled, store your Valentine Chocolate Chip Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They should remain fresh and delicious for several days—if they last that long!
These Valentine Chocolate Chip Cookies are more than just a treat; they are a token of love, perfect for sharing with those you hold dear. Enjoy baking and indulging in these delightful cookies, and may your Valentine’s Day be filled with love and sweetness!
Valentine Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a mixer bowl – beat the butter, margarine, sugar & brown sugar together until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla – beat well.
- Add in the flour, pudding mix, baking soda, and salt – slowly stir first and then beat until all ingredients are completely incorporated.
- Slowly stir in chocolate & white chocolate chips.
- Fold in ½ of the M&M’s.
- Remove the beater, cover, and refrigerate overnight (extremely important that you do this).
- The next day, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Roll the dough into balls – it will be firm & you will need to press it all together.
- Place the dough balls on a lined baking sheet and bake the cookies for 9-12 minutes (mine were perfect at 11).
- Remove and immediately top each cookie with a few extra chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and M&M’s before they cool.
- Leave cookies on baking sheet to cool.
- Repeat this process with remaining cookies.
- I used three -¾ baking sheets for all these cookies. It’s important to not place dough on a hot cookie sheet. Start with a cold cookie sheet with each batch to ensure that the cookies bake consistently.
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