Description
Delightful Soft-Baked M&M Cookies deliver colorful chocolate bliss with each irresistible bite. Sweet memories unfold as warm, chewy cookies melt in your mouth, promising pure comfort and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (200 grams) brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (313 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Mix-in Ingredients:
- 1 cup M&Ms (plus extra for topping)
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie release.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly cream butter with both brown and granulated sugars until the mixture becomes light and airy, creating a smooth foundation for the cookies.
- Introduce eggs and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar blend, whisking until the ingredients harmonize into a cohesive, silky texture.
- Separately, combine flour, baking soda, and salt, ensuring even distribution of leavening agents and seasoning through gentle whisking.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, folding carefully to maintain a tender cookie texture without overmixing.
- Gently fold in M&Ms and chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough to guarantee a delightful burst of color and flavor in every bite.
- Using a portioning tool or spoon, create uniform cookie dough balls approximately two tablespoons in size, strategically placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Enhance the visual appeal by pressing additional M&Ms onto the cookie surfaces, creating an Instagram-worthy bakery-style presentation.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing cookies to transform for 10-12 minutes until the edges develop a delicate golden hue.
- Remove from the oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheet for five minutes, allowing them to set and develop a soft, chewy consistency.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, permitting complete cooling and achieving the perfect soft-baked texture for ultimate enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap ingredients easily for dietary needs by using gluten-free flour or plant-based butter alternatives to accommodate various restrictions.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, softer cookies with more concentrated flavors.
- Press extra M&Ms gently on top of each cookie just before baking to ensure vibrant colors remain visible and create an Instagram-worthy presentation.
- Store cookies in a sealed container with a slice of bread to maintain softness and prevent them from becoming dry or crumbly over several days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg