If you’re looking for fun Valentine’s Day baked goods to share this season, these Valentine’s Day Oreo Cookies are such a cute option. They’re soft, chewy, and loaded with festive mix-ins like chopped Golden Oreos and pink and red M&Ms. Press a few extras on top before baking, and you’ll have cute Valentine’s desserts that look just as good as they taste. They’re the perfect easy Valentine’s Day treats to brighten up any celebration.
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Ingredients for Valentine’s Day Oreo Cookies
Here’s everything you’ll need to make a batch:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped Golden Oreos (about 10–12 cookies, plus a few extra to press into the tops)
- ¾ cup pink and red M&Ms (plus extra to press into the tops)
How to Make Valentine’s Day Oreo M&M Cookies
These cute Valentine’s desserts come together in a few simple steps:
1. Prep the oven and pan – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients – In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream butter and sugars – In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
4. Add wet ingredients – Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
5. Combine – Slowly mix in the dry ingredients until just incorporated.
6. Fold in mix-ins – Stir in chopped Golden Oreos and M&Ms, reserving a handful to press on top. You can chill the dough for 30 minutes if you want thicker cookies, but you can also bake immediately.
7. Scoop dough – Roll or scoop 1 ½–2 tablespoon portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. If your dough is too crumbly, you can gently press it together with your hands or pack it into the cookie scoop for a smooth, compact shape.
8. Decorate tops – Press a few extra M&Ms and Golden Oreo chunks into each dough ball.
9. Bake – Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.
Cool – Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet. Use a rubber spatula to lift them gently if needed.
Pro Tips for the Best Valentine’s Day Oreo Cookies
- Add extra on top: Pressing M&Ms and Oreos onto the dough balls makes these cookies extra cute Valentine’s desserts for very minimal effort.
- Press your dough: If your dough gets crumbly after chilling, gently press it together with your hands or pack it into the cookie scoop for a smooth, compact shape.
- Don’t overbake: Pull the cookies when the centers still look slightly soft. They’ll finish setting as they cool.
- Chill for thicker cookies: Chilling the dough (or scooped dough balls) for 30 minutes helps your cookies stay thick and soft.
- Store properly: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
FAQs
Why is my dough so crumbly?
A slightly crumbly dough actually helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much. After chilling, use your hands to press the dough together when forming balls. You can also pack the dough into your cookie scoop to help it hold its shape.
Why did my cookies spread too much?
Something may have been too warm, either the dough or the oven (or even both!). Try chilling your scooped dough balls for 20–30 minutes before baking. Baking one test cookie can help you adjust before baking the rest.
Do these cookies freeze well?
Absolutely. Freeze dough balls before baking or freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.
What kind of Oreos should I use?
I used Golden Oreos, but classic Oreos are perfect too. You can also use limited-edition flavors for extra Valentine’s Day flair if you can find them.
Can I swap the mix-ins?
Definitely! Instead of M&Ms, try pink sprinkles, white chocolate chips, or even chopped chocolate hearts for a fun twist.
These Valentine’s Day Oreo M&M Cookies deliver everything you love about easy Valentine’s Day treats: simple steps, amazing flavor, and that adorable pop of color. With crunchy Oreos, soft cookie centers, and bursts of Valentine’s Day candy, they’re a guaranteed hit at parties, school events, or cozy nights in.
If you want cute Valentine’s desserts that feel festive without requiring tons of effort, add these cookies to your list of Valentine’s Day baked goods to make this season. You’ll love how fun and delicious they are!
Valentine's Oreo Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup chopped Golden Oreos about 10-12, plus a few extra to press into the tops
- 3/4 cup Valentine's Day M&Ms plus a few extra to press into the tops
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
- Slowly mix in the dry ingredients until just incorporated.
- Stir in chopped Golden Oreos and M&Ms, reserving a handful to press on top. You can chill the dough for 30 minutes if you want thicker cookies, but you can also bake immediately.
- Roll or scoop 1 ½–2 tablespoon portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. If your dough is too crumbly, you can gently press it together with your hands or pack it into the cookie scoop for a smooth, compact shape.
- Press a few extra M&Ms and Golden Oreo chunks into each dough ball.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet. Use a rubber spatula to lift them gently if needed.
