Valentine Cookie Recipe with M&Ms

Finding the perfect treat to make for Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be difficult! In fact, you can put together an adorable snack for your family with just a few minutes of baking in the kitchen. And everyone is sure to love this simple valentine cookie recipe. The delicious combination of chewy oats, salty peanut butter and sweet M&Ms make this treat the perfect holiday snack.

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Course: Cookies

Cuisine: American, Valentine's Day

Keyword: Valentine Cookie Recipe

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Servings: cookies1

Calories: 141kcal

Ingredients

½ cup butter room temperature
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar
½ cup crunchy peanut butter
2 eggs
1.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
1.25 cup all purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1.5 cup old fashioned oats
½ cup mini chocolate chips
½ cup M&Ms plus more for topping

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a medium mixing bowl, add in butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar and peanut butter. Using a mixer, mix on medium speed until combined and creamy.
Add in the eggs & vanilla, mix again until fully incorporated.
Add in the flour and baking soda, mix on low until combined. Do not over mix.
Next add in the oats, mix until combined.
Using a spatula or wooden spoon, fold in the M&Ms & chocolate chips until combined.
Scoop cookies into 2 tablespoon size balls, place onto a baking sheet 2” apart.
Using a fork, slightly flatten each cookie.
Place on the center rack in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes. Before removing from the cookie sheet, press in a few M&Ms to the tops of the cookies. Then, transfer to a baking rack so cookies can continue cool.
Serve & enjoy!

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