M&M Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cunsalted butter
, just barely softened
- 1 clight brown sugar
, packed
- ¾ cgranulated sugar
- 2 largeeggs
- 2 tspvanilla extract
- 3 call-purpose flour
- 1 tspbaking soda
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 cchocolate chips
- 1 cm&m’s
, plus more for tops if desired
Directions
- 1
Prep. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
- 2
Cream butter and sugar. In a large bowl, using a mixer, cream 1 cup softened butter, 1 cup brown sugar and 3/4 cup granulated sugar for 1 minute. Add 2 eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla and mix until combined.
- 3
Add dry ingredients then chill dough. Add 3 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt and stir mix just until combined. Fold in 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 cup M&M’s. Refrigerate dough for 15 to 60 minutes (up to 24 hours) if time allows.
- 4
Scoop dough. Using a large cookie scoop (about 3 Tablespoons), scoop the cookie dough onto the baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Place extra M&M’s on the top of the cookies if desired.
- 5
Bake. Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until the edges are barely golden brown. Allow cookies to set on pan for 2 minutes, and then remove to a cooling rack. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
M&M Cookie Recipe
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About this Recipe
Dreaming of the perfect M&M cookie that brings back childhood memories with every bite? This recipe delivers unbelievably soft, chewy centers and delightfully crispy edges, packed with your favorite chocolate candies, making it a true family favorite.
What makes these M&M cookies truly shine is the careful balance of butter and sugars, creating that irresistible texture contrast. It’s a tried-and-true method that ensures a cookie that's satisfyingly rich and perfectly sweet, setting it apart from ordinary recipes.
Prepare for a delightful experience with every bite of these chewy M&M cookies. You'll discover a rich, buttery base punctuated by bursts of classic milk chocolate from both the chips and the colorful M&Ms. The exterior offers a pleasant crispness, giving way to a wonderfully soft and tender interior that practically melts in your mouth.
These cookies are a celebration of classic flavors and textures, promising a nostalgic treat that's both comforting and exciting. They’re straightforward to make, focusing on simple ingredients to achieve a truly exceptional result that’s sure to please everyone.
Feel free to experiment with different types of chocolate chips—dark chocolate or white chocolate could offer a fun twist. You could also swap out some of the classic M&Ms for peanut M&Ms or other candy-coated chocolates to personalize your batch.
These soft M&M cookies are perfect for any occasion, from a casual after-school snack to a celebratory dessert. Serve them with a tall glass of cold milk for the ultimate comforting treat that everyone will love.