Description
Soft, bakery-style M&M cookies that are colorful and kid-approved, offering a delightful combination of a tender cookie base loaded with vibrant M&M candies in every bite.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
Add-ins
- 1 cup M&Ms candies
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer or wooden spoon to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth texture for the cookie dough.
- Add Egg: Beat in the egg thoroughly until fully incorporated, which will help bind the ingredients and create a tender cookie.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda. Gradually add this dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently to form a cohesive dough without overworking it to keep the cookies soft.
- Incorporate M&Ms: Fold in the M&Ms carefully to distribute them evenly throughout the dough, making sure not to crush the candies.
- Scoop Dough and Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing them to set perfectly.
Notes
- For softer cookies, avoid overbaking and remove them when edges are just golden.
- You can substitute M&Ms with other chocolate candies or chocolate chips if preferred.
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier creaming with sugars.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
