Be Mine Chocolate Peanut Butter M&M Cookies
February 9, 2026
Soft, fudgy chocolate cookies loaded with Valentine’s peanut butter M&M’s!
Be Mine Chocolate Peanut Butter M&M Cookies are the kind of chocolate-peanut-butter treat that everyone gets excited about. They’re rich, chocolatey, and filled with Valentine’s peanut butter M&M’s for color, crunch, and that sweet-salty bite everyone loves. They’re festive, simple to make, and disappear fast.
Flavor Profile
These cookies lean deep and chocolate-forward with a soft, fudgy center and lightly set edges. The Valentine’s peanut butter M&M’s bring sweetness, crunch, and that unmistakable peanut butter flavor in every bite. The result is rich but balanced, indulgent without being heavy, and full of texture.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Bakery-style cookies with soft centers that stay soft and gooey.
- Classic chocolate and peanut butter flavors everyone loves.
- Valentine’s peanut butter M&M’s make them fun and festive
- One-bowl dough with no mixer needed.
The Twist
It’s really the Valentine’s peanut butter M&M’s that do the heavy lifting here. They add color, crunch, and that sweet-salty peanut butter bite, turning a classic chocolate cookie into something perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredient Highlights
- Butter: Melted butter creates a fudgier texture and richer flavor than traditional creamed butter.
- Dutch-process cocoa powder: Gives the cookies a darker color and deeper chocolate taste.
- Valentine’s peanut butter M&M’s: Add crunch, sweetness, and that signature peanut butter bite while keeping their shape in the oven.
Be Mine Chocolate Peanut Butter M&M Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Valentine’s peanut butter M&M’s
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and glossy. Add the egg and vanilla and whisk again until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold just until combined. The dough should be thick, rich, and fudgy.
- Gently fold in the peanut butter M&M’s, being careful not to overmix so they stay whole.
- Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon portions for bakery-style cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft and underbaked.
- Let the cookies cool on the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. They’ll set as they cool while staying soft in the center.
FAQ
Can I use regular peanut butter M&M’s instead of Valentine’s?
Yes. The Valentine’s version adds color, but the flavor works the same.
Do these cookies stay soft after baking?
Yes. They firm up slightly as they cool but stay soft in the center.
Can I make the cookies smaller?
You can. Just reduce the bake time by one to two minutes and keep an eye on the centers.
Do I need to chill the dough?
No chilling required. The dough is ready to scoop right away.
Can I freeze the dough?
Yes. Scoop the dough, freeze the portions, and bake straight from frozen with an extra minute or two added.
Sprinkle of Fun
Make a batch of these and surprise your Valentine or BFF by wrapping them up or tucking them into a cute container with a simple “Be Mine” tag. It’s an easy, thoughtful way to make the cookies feel extra special.
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