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Valentine's Day sugar cookies with M&Ms.
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5 from 3 votes

Valentine's Day M&M Sugar Cookies

Soft sugar cookies topped with pretty pink and red M&Ms.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Refrigeration/Freezing Time30 minutes
Course: COOKIES, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: seasonal, valentine's day
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cup M&Ms (Valentine's variety; use extra for garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Combine the butter with the sugar and beat on medium speed until well creamed together.
    1 cup unsalted butter, 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • Add the eggs one at a time, scraping in between. and vanilla extract.
    2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Beat until light and fluffy.
  • In a separate bowl, sift the dry ingredients. add into the dough and beat on medium-low speed just until the flour is incorporated and there are no streaks.
    2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 3 teaspoons cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Gently fold in 1 cup M&Ms.
    1 1/4 cup M&Ms
  • Use a large cookie scoop to portion the dough.
  • Press remaining M&Ms into the top of the cookie dough.
  • Place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes.
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results: Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour or freeze for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 651kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 841IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg