Description
Soft-Baked M&M Cookies are tender, chewy treats bursting with colorful M&M candies that add fun and crunch in every bite. Made with simple pantry ingredients, these cookies offer a perfect balance of soft dough and vibrant chocolate bursts, ideal for any occasion from casual snacking to festive celebrations.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 ½ cups M&M candies, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather and measure all ingredients accurately. Soften the butter to room temperature to ensure easy mixing and proper cookie texture.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. This combination ensures an even rise and balanced flavor.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This step creates the soft, chewy base of the cookie.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, making sure the dough is smooth and cohesive.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated. Avoid over-mixing to keep cookies tender.
- Fold in M&M Candies: Gently fold in M&M candies, reserving a few to press into the tops of the cookies for extra color and charm.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop cookie dough by rounded tablespoons onto parchment-lined baking sheets, pressing a few M&Ms on top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9-11 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. This ensures they set just right while staying soft.
Notes
- Butter temperature matters: Use room temperature butter to get a creamy consistency without melting.
- Don’t overbake: Remove cookies when edges are just set to maintain softness.
- Chill the dough: Refrigerate for 30 minutes if dough feels too soft to scoop easily.
- Use parchment paper: Prevents sticking and helps cookies bake evenly.
- Choose quality M&Ms: Regular-sized M&Ms work best to maintain crunch and prevent melting into the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg