Description
Easy-to-make M&M cookies with a soft center and crispy edges, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups M&M’s, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
- Fold in M&M’s.
- Drop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Press extra M&M’s on top if desired.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Dough can be refrigerated for 1 hour for thicker cookies.
- Use holiday-themed M&M’s for seasonal variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: M&M cookies, easy cookies, homemade cookies, party desserts