Q: Can I make this ahead of time?

A: Yes. This recipe is forgiving. You can scoop and freeze the dough or bake in advance. Cooling completely and storing in an airtight container keeps the flavors steady.

Q: Will the M&M's bleed color into the dough?

A: The candy shells usually hold up well. Fold them in gently and avoid breaking them too much. If you are concerned about color transfer, reserve a few pieces to press on the tops after baking.

Q: Can I use double-stuffed Oreos?

A: The recipe calls for regular stuffed Oreos for balance. Double-stuffed can work, but they add more filling and may change the texture and moisture slightly. Chop gently and measure visually.

Q: My cookies spread a lot. What happened?

A: Check your butter temperature and baking sheet color. If the butter was too warm or the sheet too dark, the cookies can spread. Briefly chill the dough or lower oven temp by 10 degrees if this continues.

Q: Can I turn this into a simple cake recipe?

A: The flavors translate to a compact sheet cake if you want a one-pan dessert. Use a similar batter to fill an 8x8 pan and bake until a tester comes out with few crumbs. It becomes another easy dessert recipes option for feeding a crowd.

Valentine's Day Oreo M&M's Cookies 2026

Description

Deliciously soft and chewy cookies packed with Oreo and Valentine’s Day M&M’s, perfect for simple celebrations.

Ingredients

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1/2 cup butter, slightly softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups flour
1 tbsp corn starch
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2/3 cup Valentine’s Day M&M’s
7 Oreo cookies, roughly chopped

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream the butter and both sugars together until smooth and fluffy.
Add vanilla and egg, mixing until well incorporated.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, corn starch, baking soda, and salt, then stir into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Fold in the M&M’s and Oreo pieces gently.
Scoop the dough into 10 equal portions onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 13 minutes, allowing the edges to set while the centers remain soft.
Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

For added texture, consider mixing in nuts or using different M&M colors for various occasions.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg