Description

Valentine Chocolate Candy Cookies are a delightful way to celebrate love any day of the year. With their rich, fudgy chocolate base and colorful candy pieces, these cookies are sure to enchant your taste buds. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, they create sweet memories whether enjoyed solo or with loved ones. Bake up a batch for Valentine’s Day or as a special treat just because!

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup candy pieces (like M&Ms)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture; mix until just combined.
Gently fold in chocolate chips and candy pieces.
Drop dollops of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are set; let cool slightly before transferring to plates.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 75mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: For extra chewiness, chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking. Feel free to substitute white chocolate chips or add nuts for a unique twist on this classic recipe.