There’s something about Valentine’s Day that calls for a little extra sweetness, and these cookies deliver in the best way. With golden, buttery edges, soft centers, and pops of red and creamy white chocolate throughout, they feel perfectly festive without being over the top — just the kind of treat you want to share with someone you love.

Whether you’re baking for a cozy night in, packaging them up as edible gifts, or adding something homemade to your Valentine’s Day dessert table, these cookies are always a hit. They’re simple, comforting, and full of that nostalgic, from-the-heart feeling that makes Valentine’s Day so special.

Below you’ll find everything you need to make these Valentine’s Day cookies, from the full ingredient list to simple, step-by-step instructions. 

Mare’s Valentine’s Day Cookies

Serves: 16-20 cookies

Ingredients

2 large eggs

2 sticks butter, softened 

2 cups All-purpose flour 

2 tsp baking powder 

2 tsp baking soda

1 cup dark brown sugar 

1/2 cup granulated sugar 

1/2 tsp kosher salt 

1 tbsp vanilla extract 

1/2 cup milk chocolate chips 

1/2 cup white chocolate chips

1 cup Valentine’s Day M&Ms

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until combined. Beat in the eggs and 1 egg yolk, 1 at a time, until combined. Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Fold in the chocolate chips, and M&Ms. Roll the dough into 1/4 cup size balls. Place 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Transfer to the oven and bake for 8 minutes, then rotate the pan and bake another 2 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet. They will continue to cook slightly as they sit on the baking sheet. Store in an air tight container. Enjoy!