Description
Delightful M&M Cookies blend childhood nostalgia with irresistible sweetness, creating colorful treats packed with chocolate chips and rainbow candy crunch. Crisp edges and chewy centers make these cookies perfect for sharing with friends and family at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Topping 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 arranging a parchment-lined or nonstick baking sheet for optimal cookie performance.
- Create a creamy base by combining softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Integrate dry ingredients – flour, salt, and baking soda – into the wet mixture, blending thoroughly until a cohesive dough forms.
- Gently incorporate M&Ms and mini M&Ms into the dough, carefully folding to preserve the candies’ integrity and prevent crushing.
- Craft uniform dough balls approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter, positioning them strategically on the prepared baking sheet with sufficient spacing to allow for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, monitoring until edges transform to a golden-brown hue, indicating perfect doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest momentarily on the baking sheet for initial cooling, then transfer to parchment paper to complete the cooling process, enabling a delightful texture and easy removal.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters: Ensure butter is softened but not melted for the perfect cookie texture, creating a tender and chewy result.
- M&M Distribution Trick: Reserve some M&Ms to press onto the top of each cookie dough ball before baking, guaranteeing a more visually appealing and evenly distributed candy look.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to make these cookies suitable for those with gluten sensitivities without compromising taste or texture.
- Storage Secret: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness and prevent them from becoming dry or crumbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg