Description
These Big Soft M&M Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion. With a chewy texture and bursts of colorful M&M candies, these cookies are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1½ cups M&M candies (plus extra for topping)
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Stir in candies: Stir in M&M candies and mini chocolate chips, if using.
- Form the cookies: Scoop large balls of dough (about 3 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart. Press a few extra M&Ms on top of each cookie.
- Bake: Bake for 11–13 minutes, until edges are just golden and centers are still soft.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the 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
