Valentine's Day M&M Sugar Cookies
Soft sugar cookies topped with pretty pink and red M&Ms.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
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
