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Delicious M&M cookies with colorful chocolate candies on a baking tray

M&M Cookies

Delightful and colorful cookies that combine buttery goodness with crunchy M&M candies, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup M&M candies

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Gather all the ingredients and ensure the butter is softened to room temperature.
  • Premeasure your M&M's for convenience.

Cooking the Base

  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract for 2-3 minutes until smooth and fluffy.

Add Eggs

  • Beat in the eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.

Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; whisk together thoroughly.

Combine Mixtures

  • Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the creamed mixture, stirring gently until combined.

Add M&M Candies

  • Gently fold in the M&M candies until evenly distributed in the dough.

Shape the Cookies

  • Using a rounded tablespoon, drop the dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing about two inches apart.

Bake the Cookies

  • Bake in a preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may look slightly soft.

Cool the Cookies

  • Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Notes

To enhance flavor, consider browning the butter before creaming it with sugars and add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking.
Keyword Baking, cookie recipe, dessert, Fun Treats, M&M Cookies