Very Valentine Pudding Cookies

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup

unsalted butter, softened

2/3 cup

packed brown sugar

1/4 cup

granulated sugar

1 tsp

vanilla extract

egg

1 tbsp

water (or brewed coffee, if you have it)

2 tbsp

special dark (or regular) cocoa powder

box (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate, chocolate fudge, or special dark pudding mix (not sugar-free)

1 1/4 cups

all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/4 tsp

salt

1 1/4 cups

Valentine M&Ms, plus more for topping

1/4 cup

Valentine sprinkles, plus more for topping