M&M Cookie Recipe
Total Time
40 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
4.99 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
24 servings
- 1 cup unsalted butter (, just barely softened)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (, packed)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&M’s (, plus more for tops if desired)
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Preparation
Step 1
Cream
Step 2
Prep. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
Step 3
Cream butter and sugar. In a large bowl, using a mixer, cream 1 cup softened butter, 1 cup brown sugar and 3/4 cup granulated sugar for 1 minute. Add 2 eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla and mix until combined.
Step 4
Mix
Step 5
Add dry ingredients then chill dough. Add 3 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt and stir mix just until combined. Fold in 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 cup M&M’s. Refrigerate dough for 15 to 60 minutes (up to 24 hours) if time allows.
Step 6
Scoop dough. Using a large cookie scoop (about 3 Tablespoons), scoop the cookie dough onto the baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Place extra M&M’s on the top of the cookies if desired.
Step 7
Bake. Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until the edges are barely golden brown. Allow cookies to set on pan for 2 minutes, and then remove to a cooling rack. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Step 8
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