Description
Delightful M&M Cookies bring colorful chocolate candies into classic buttery dough, creating irresistible sweet treats. Crispy edges, chewy centers, and playful candy sprinkles make these cookies perfect for family gatherings and spontaneous dessert cravings you’ll absolutely love.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 cup M&Ms
- 1/2 cup mini M&Ms
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F (175°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or selecting a nonstick surface.
- Combine softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Utilize an electric mixer to transform the ingredients into a smooth, aerated mixture with consistent texture.
- Gently incorporate flour, salt, and baking soda into the creamy base, mixing until a cohesive dough emerges.
- Fold M&Ms and mini M&Ms throughout the dough, ensuring even distribution of colorful chocolate morsels.
- Craft uniform dough spheres approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter, maintaining consistent size for balanced baking.
- Arrange cookie dough balls on the prepared sheet, positioning them with generous spacing to prevent merging during baking.
- Position the baking sheet in the preheated oven and monitor for 10-12 minutes until edges acquire a golden-brown hue.
- Allow cookies to rest momentarily on the baking sheet to stabilize their structure.
- Transfer cookies carefully using a spatula onto parchment paper, permitting complete cooling and optimal texture development.
- Present the vibrant, chocolate-studded cookies and savor their delightful crunch and sweet essence.
Notes
- Select room temperature butter for smoother, creamier cookie dough that blends effortlessly.
- Reserve a handful of M&Ms to press into the top of each cookie before baking for a more visually appealing presentation.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- Swap regular M&Ms with dark chocolate or white chocolate varieties for different flavor profiles and dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg