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Soft and Chewy M&M Cookies

Indulgent Soft and Chewy M&M Cookies You’ll Love

Delight in these Soft and Chewy M&M Cookies, a perfect balance of textures with colorful bursts of flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Batter
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour Consider gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Helps cookies rise and achieve soft texture.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Aids in browning and spreading.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Ensure it's softened for easy mixing; for dairy-free use vegan margarine.
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar Adds moisture and chewiness.
  • 1 large egg Substitute with a flaxseed egg for vegan version.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cup M&M's Provides color and crunch.
  • 0.5 cups chocolate chips Adds extra chocolate flavor.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • spatula
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Wire racks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smoothly combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until no flour is visible.
  5. Gently fold in M&M's and chocolate chips into the cookie dough.
  6. Scoop 2-tablespoon portions of dough and shape into balls, refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Arrange the chilled dough mounds on the baking sheets, pressing a few extra M&M's on top.
  9. Bake for 9-12 minutes or until the edges are set and centers slightly underbaked.
  10. Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

For best results, follow expert tips including not overmixing and chilling the dough for optimal chewiness.

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