Description
These Ultimate M&M Cookies are soft, chewy, and irresistibly delicious. Made with a perfect blend of butter, sugars, and eggs, these cookies feature a delightful combination of chocolate chips and colorful M&Ms for a fun and flavorful treat that’s perfect any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (Gives structure)
- 1 tsp salt (Balances flavors)
- 1 tsp baking soda (Acts as leavening agent)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup lightly packed brown sugar (Adds moisture)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (Balances sweetness)
- 2 large eggs (Provides structure)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (Enhances flavor)
Mix-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips (Divided for topping)
- 1 cup M&Ms (Add more for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is at the right temperature when the dough is ready to bake.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the room temperature butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy to create a smooth base for the dough.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Add Chocolate Chips and M&Ms: Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips and 1 cup of M&Ms gently to distribute them evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop Dough onto Baking Sheet: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a prepared baking sheet leaving space between each to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown, indicating the cookies are cooked through but still soft inside.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Bring butter to room temperature before starting to ensure smooth creaming with sugars.
- Do not overmix the dough to maintain soft and chewy texture.
- You can add extra M&Ms on top of the dough balls before baking for an attractive finish.
- For best results, use fresh baking soda to ensure proper leavening.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
