Description
These Ultimate M&M Cookies are soft, chewy, and irresistibly delicious. Packed with chocolate chips and colorful M&Ms, they offer a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Ideal for any occasion, these cookies are easy to make and bake to golden perfection in just over half an hour.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup lightly packed brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup chocolate chips (divided for topping)
- 1 cup M&Ms (add more for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking your cookies.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the room temperature butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy to ensure a smooth batter.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract thoroughly until well combined, which helps build the cookie’s structure and flavor.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda to evenly distribute the leavening agents.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, creating a consistent cookie dough base.
- Fold in chocolate chips and M&Ms: Gently stir in the chocolate chips and M&Ms, reserving some for topping to add appealing color and extra bursts of chocolate.
- Shape the cookies: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown, indicating a perfect texture.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set before transferring to a wire rack or serving.
Notes
- Bring butter to room temperature to ensure smooth creaming with sugars.
- Lightly packing the brown sugar adds moisture and depth of flavor.
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and chewy.
- Optional: Add more M&Ms on top before baking for vibrant appearance.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to retain freshness.
