All the fun in half the time! Valentine Chocolate M&M Sheet Pan Cookies are a mix and bake cookie recipe – no rolling into balls and no baking in batches!
VALENTINE CHOCOLATE M&M SHEET PAN COOKIES
The first time I made a sheet pan cookie was at Christmastime. I used the exact same recipe that I’m using here for a Valentine’s Day version. I’m so in love with this recipe. You you get all of the flavours of a great cookie in less time.
For those of you who love chewy cookies, and for those of you who prefer a crunchier cookie, this recipe provides both of you with your favourite cookies from the same batch. When baked, the edge of the cookies that are pressed against the sheet pan. Those are crispy, while the center pieces are chewy and super moist.
This particular version of a sheet pan cookie is just screaming everything pink and Valentine’s day. Try switching out the colours for another theme, if you prefer.
BAKING WITH M&M CANDY
That’s one of my favourite things about baking with M&Ms. They have to be the most recognized candy on the planet. And, the good folks over at the M&M factory make sure we have those candies available in almost every colour and every flavour.
DID I SMUGGLE M&M CANDY INTO CANADA?
Nearly two years ago, I was attending a work conference in Florida. My besties and workmates, Lesli and Margaret were there too. We decided to go shopping and in our travels, we hit up a Walmart. Since both John.e and McKenna love M&Ms dearly, I decided to bring them back a few packages.
Well, in the United States, M&Ms are available in a large variety of colours and flavours. In Canada, I can think of maybe four or five different varieties. And the price of a large bag of M&Ms in the United States is sooooooo much cheaper!
I bought so many packages that I was sure my luggage was going to be way over in excess weight. I was right. It was way over. But, the good people at West Jet let my luggage go through without asking me to pay extra luggage fees.
KEEP THE RECIPE; CHANGE UP THE COLOURS!
So, if pink and red is not your thing, or if you boycott Valentine’s Day completely, you can use just the red and white M&Ms for Canada Day. Or, try red, white, and blue for 4th of July celebrations. There’s black and orange for Halloween, pastels for Easter, and of course, my favourite, red and green for Christmas!
To be completely honest with you, Dear Reader, this cookie recipe has to be the best and the easiest cookie recipe you will ever get your hands on. Please, please, please save this recipe – especially if you have kids!
For you moms and dads who have those forgetful kids that tell you the night before that they have to bring something to school the next morning for a bake sale or for some other school event, Chocolate Chip M&M Sheet Pan Cookies will save the day and will also save your sanity. Did you save this recipe yet? Do it! 🙂
Here’s the recipe. Oh, and Happy Valentine’s Day!!!
Valentine Chocolate M&M Sheet Pan Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 2 cups M&Ms Valentine candy
- 1/4 cup Valentine-themed candy sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In large bowl, use a hand-held mixer to beat together the butter and sugar for 3 minutes.
- Add the eggs and vanilla and beat for 2 minutes.
- Add the flour, baking soda and salt. Beat until just combined.
- Add 1 cup of the chocolate chips and 1 cup of the M&Ms. Stir into the cookie batter using a wooden spoon.
- Spread the cookie dough as evenly as possible onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Don’t get too worried about the dough being even. It will expand and fill in the gaps during the baking process.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Sprinkle over the remaining chocolate chips and M&Ms, along with the candy sprinkles. Return to over and bake for 5-7 more minutes.
- Remove from oven. Allow to cool, undisturbed, for 15 minutes. Carefully slide the giant cookie off of the sheet pan and onto a cooling rack to continue cooling.
- Once completely cooled, slice into large bars.
Shirley Winans says
What size is the sheet pan for the “Be My Valentine Chocolate Chip M&M Sheet Pan Cookie?”
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Hi Shirley, I’m using a 21×15 inch sheet pan. I have updated the notes section of the recipe card to reflect this. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. 🙂
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
This looks amazing!! I love me a good cookie recipe 🙂
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Thank you, Cathleen. 🙂
Alyssa Perez says
Would a 9×13 baking pan work for this recipe?
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Hi Alyssa, I don’t think so. A 9×13 inch pan is way too small.
Brittany says
I used a 9×13 as that is all I have and it worked fine 🙂
Jill podhiny says
My five year old daughter and I made these today…she loved adding the candies and sprinkles. I also used a large heart cookie cutter and cut the heart shapes before it completely cooled. They are fun to make, delicious to eat and even more fun to give as valentines! Thanks for a great idea/recipe!
byronethomas@gmail.com says
I love the heart-shaped cookie cutter idea, Jill! Thanks. 🙂
Michele says
I made this recipe and instead of a cookie sheet I used two heart shaped pans. They turned out great!
byronethomas@gmail.com says
I think I may have seen a picture you posted, Michele. Great idea!
Michelle says
Could the recipe then be used with a heart cookie cutter once baked?
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Oh, yes, you could totally cut them out with a heart-shaped cookie cutter.
Jennifer says
Yum!
Made these to share on Family Day. Delicious. I lined my sheet with a silpat, and buttered the edges that the silpat didn’t cover. My pan was only 18 x 13″. I intended to fill the pan and put any extra in a second pan. But, I had trouble spreading the batter to the edges with the one smaller pan, so was a little nervous. No need for the worry, it turned out perfectly. I left the cooked cookie in the pan and used a heart shaped cookie cutter.
I couldn’t find Valentine coloured M&Ms, so used purple, red, and pink Smarties instead of M&Ms, and some heart-shaped chipits for the chocolate chips. My only complaint is that my toppings didn’t stick well, and lots fell off. Next time, I would try putting them on 1 or 2 minutes earlier and start by putting the chocolate chips on the top so the other toppings might stick to them as they melt. I would press some in, too.
Will definitely make again.