Description
Soft, chewy, and vibrantly colorful, these Peanut Butter M&M Cookies are an absolute delight. This easy recipe brings together creamy peanut butter and crunchy M&M candies for an irresistible treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) salt
- 1 cup (175g) M&M candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and peanut butter until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in M&M candies.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Tips for Success: Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature. Do not overmix the dough. For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days or freeze baked cookies for 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: Not provided
- Trans Fat: Not provided
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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