Description
These big, soft M&M cookies are a colorful and delightful treat that will satisfy any cookie lover’s sweet tooth. Packed with M&Ms and optional mini chocolate chips, these cookies are perfect for parties or a fun baking project with kids.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins:
- 1½ cups M&M candies (plus extra for topping)
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Add M&Ms and Chocolate Chips: Stir in M&M candies and mini chocolate chips, if using.
- Bake: Scoop dough into balls and place on baking sheets. Press extra M&Ms on top of each cookie. Bake for 11-13 minutes until golden.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra chewy cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Swap in seasonal or peanut M&Ms for a fun twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large cookie
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
