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M&M Cookies Recipe

4.4 from 61 reviews

Delight in these classic M&M Cookies featuring a soft, chewy texture loaded with colorful mini M&M’s and chocolate chips. Easy to make with a buttery dough, these cookies bake to perfection with lightly golden edges for a sweet treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon (2 g) baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon (2 g) baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (150 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ½ tablespoon (7.5 ml) vanilla extract

Mix-ins

  • 1 cup (175 g) mini chocolate chips
  • 1 cup (200 g) M&M’s

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugars: Using a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure even mixing.
  4. Add egg and vanilla: Incorporate the room temperature egg and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until the dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Add mix-ins: Stir in mini chocolate chips and M&M’s evenly throughout the dough for bursts of chocolate and colorful candy in every bite.
  7. Form cookies: Using a scoop or tablespoon, portion the dough into large balls (about 3 tablespoons each). Place them spaced about 2 inches apart on your prepared baking sheet to allow for spreading.
  8. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Take care not to overbake to maintain a soft and chewy texture.
  9. Cool: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 1 minute after removing from the oven, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For softer cookies, do not overbake; remove when edges just start to turn golden.
  • Ensure the butter is softened but not melted for best texture.
  • Room temperature egg helps with even mixing and proper texture.
  • Spacing cookies about 2 inches apart prevents them from merging during baking.
  • Use parchment paper or silicone mats to avoid sticking and promote even baking.

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