Valentine’s Thick M&M Cookies

Ingredients

• 270 g all-purpose flour
• 0.25 tsp baking soda
• 0.5 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 0.5 tsp espresso powder (Optional; the method refers to this as instant coffee.)
• 0.75 cup dark brown sugar (Packed.)
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 egg and egg yolk (Use 1 whole egg plus 1 egg yolk; both should be cold.)
• 1 cup salted butter (Cold and cubed.)
• 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
• 0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.75 cup M&M’s

Steps

1. 1

   Add the cold, cubed salted butter to a mixing bowl or stand mixer. Beat on high for about 2 minutes, until creamy.

2. 2

   Add the packed dark brown sugar and granulated sugar. Beat on high for 2–3 minutes, until well combined.

3. 3

   Add the cold egg, cold egg yolk, and vanilla bean paste. Mix on high for 3–4 minutes, until everything is well incorporated.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and espresso powder. Mix to combine.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing as they are incorporated.

6. 6

   Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and M&M’s. Mix only until just combined; do not overmix the dough at this stage.

7. 7

   Scoop the dough into tall 4-ounce balls and place them on a baking sheet.

8. 8

   Freeze the dough balls for at least 2 hours or overnight.

9. 9

   Preheat the oven to 350°F.

10. 10

    Place 3–4 frozen cookies on a prepared baking sheet, leaving approximately 4 inches of space between each cookie.

11. 11

    Bake for 16–18 minutes, until the edges are golden and crispy while the centers remain chewy and soft.

12. 12

    Let the cookies cool completely before serving.

Notes

For smaller cookies, adjust the baking time; the source suggests approximately 12–15 minutes. The source does not specify the type of prepared baking sheet or whether it should be lined.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• cookies
• baked
• Valentine's Day
• American
• chocolate
• chewy
• make-ahead