Description
This M&M cookie recipe bakes up with a delightful aroma of vanilla and sugar, featuring bright, cheerful colors. It’s an easy, family-friendly treat, perfect for brightening up any weeknight or making a special occasion sweeter.
Ingredients
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour (270g)
- 1 tsp baking soda (5g)
- 1 tsp fine sea salt (5g)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (226g)
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar (150g)
- 0.75 cup light brown sugar, packed (160g)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract (10ml)
- 1.5 cups mini and regular M&Ms, divided (255g)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prep Pans: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until fully combined and lump-free.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar for 2-3 minutes until light, fluffy, and paler in color.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the large eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Then, stir in the vanilla extract until just combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the whisked dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing; stop when no streaks of flour are visible.
- Fold in M&Ms: Gently stir in 0.5 cup of the M&Ms (either mini or regular) into the cookie dough until evenly distributed.
- Form and Coat Cookies: Place the remaining 1 cup of M&Ms in a shallow bowl. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie, then roll each ball generously in the M&Ms for the confetti crust.
- Bake Cookies: Arrange the M&M-coated dough balls on your prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still look slightly soft and puffed.
- Cool and Serve: Cool the baked cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to allow them to firm up. Then, carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Consider adding 0.25 tsp almond extract with the vanilla for extra flavor. For dietary needs, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend or dairy-free butter sticks. Avoid overmixing the dough, as it can lead to tough cookies. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 40g)
- Calories: 180 calories
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg