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These Valentine’s Day Oreo M&M cookies are thick, chewy, and packed with Oreo chunks and festive pink and red M&M’s. They’re the perfect easy Valentine’s Day cookie recipe whether you’re baking for a party, gifting friends, or just craving something sweet and fun.
Made with simple pantry ingredients and no chill time, these cookies bake up soft in the center with crisp edges and tons of mix-ins, exactly what a bakery-style Valentine’s cookie should be.
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Valentine’s Day cookies are kind of my weakness, especially anything pink, red, and loaded with mix-ins. I tested these Oreo M&M cookies to make sure they stayed thick and chewy without chilling, even with all the add-ins.
My favorite part is how customizable they are. You can use classic Oreos, red velvet Oreos, or even the ones with pink filling depending on what you find in stores. Every batch feels festive, fun, and bakery-worthy without being fussy.
Why These Valentine’s Day Oreo M&M Cookies Work
- No chill time which means faster baking
- Thick, chewy cookie base that holds heavy mix-ins
- Oreo chunks + Valentine’s M&M’s in every bite
- Easy to customize with different Oreo flavors
Ingredients for this Valentine’s day Oreo cookie recipe
Here are the ingredients you will need to make these cookies. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.
- Butter- You can use salted or unsalted butter as long as it’s at room temperature.
- Brown sugar & granulated sugar- This combination of sugars will give our cookies the perfect texture.
- Egg – Use one egg at room temperature for this.
- Vanilla extract– This will add extra depth to our cookies.
- Flour– All-purpose flour works great for this recipe.
- Baking soda– Baking soda is our leavening agent. It will give some height to the cookies.
- Salt– Always add a little salt to the cookies to balance out the sweetness.
- Oreo cookies- Make sure that your crushed Oreos or Oreo pieces are not double stuff. That would mess up the consistency of our cookies.
- Valentine’s day m&m’s– These are usually sold around January/February for the holiday.
How to make Valentine’s day Oreo M&m’s cookies
This is how you can make these cookies. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!
- Cream the butter and sugars together in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently fold until the flour mixture disappears and soft dough forms.
- Mix in the Oreo crumbs and chunks as well as Valentine’s day m&m’s then using a large cookie scoop, scoop out the cookie dough.
- Place the cookie dough balls onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, top with more chopped Oreos and Valentine’s day m&m’s, and bake in the preheated oven.
- Let the cookies cool down on a cooling rack before digging in.
Tips for The Perfect Cookies
- Underbake slightly for best texture. The centers should look soft when they come out, they’ll finish setting as they cool.
- Use regular Oreos, not Double Stuf. Extra filling can cause the cookies to spread too much.
- Don’t overmix once the flour is added. Mixing just until combined keeps the cookies soft and chewy.
- Top the dough balls before baking. Press extra Oreo pieces and Valentine’s M&M’s on top for bakery-style cookies.
Frequently asked questions – FAQ
Yes! These cookies stay soft for several days when stored in an airtight container, making them perfect for gifting or party prep.
Absolutely. Valentine’s M&M’s add color, but the recipe works perfectly with classic M&M’s year-round.
You can store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can pop them in the microwave for a few seconds to get them all melty again before enjoying them with a tall glass of milk.
You can free them in an air-tight container or a freezer bag/ziplock bag for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight or pop them in the microwave for a few seconds before enjoying.
If your cookies aren’t spread, you might’ve added too much flour. Make sure to measure your flour properly to keep them from not spreading. Use the scoop and level method or a kitchen scale preferably.
This recipe is made with regular Oreos so make sure not to use double Stuff Oreos. The extra filling in the cookie will mix with the cookie dough and make the cookies spread too much.
You sure can! They are large and in charge, perfect for holding together your favorite ice cream in the center. My tip would be to underbake them a little if you are trying to make ice cream sandwiches with them to keep them soft and chewy.
With this recipe, all you would have to do is use 1:1 gluten-free flour and gluten-free Oreos to transform it. Thank God they’re so easily accessible nowadays at most grocery stores.
Valentine’s day Oreo M&m’s cookies
Ingredients
- 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 cup 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, regular stuffed (NOT DOUBLE STUFFED
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F, then line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat.
- In a medium bowl, cream the butter and both sugars together. I did so using my spatula.1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Add in the vanilla and egg and mix everything is smooth and well incorporated.1 egg, 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Add in the dry ingredients over the wet ingredient mixture, starting with the flour, corn starch, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined.1 & 1/3 cup flour, 1 tbsp corn starch, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt
- Fold in the M&M's, and Oreo pieces then using a large cookie scooper (1/4 cup- 4 tbsp), scoop our the cookie dough to create 10 equal cookies.2/3 cup Valentine's day m&m's, 7 Oreo cookies
- Place them on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 13 minutes. Don't worry if they look underdone or gooey in the middle. That's what we want, they will continue to bake even after you pull them out of the oven to cool. Use a larger cookie cutter to swish the cookies around as soon as they come out to make them perfectly round.
- Cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
These cookies were spectacular and so easy to make. I ended up using mini oreos and crushing them up a little and they were perfect (because the store was all out of regular stuffed oreos!). I brought them to work as a Valentine’s treat and they were a huge hit. They were so soft and chewy and tasted like I bought them at a bakery. Can’t wait for an excuse to make them again!
I’m so glad you liked it!