12/19/2022
M&Ms cookies….. Christmas Cheer and Magic
Soft and Chewy M&M Cookies
The BEST Soft and Chewy M&M Cookies. Crisp chewy edges, soft centers and loaded with colorful M&M’s. Everyone goes crazy for
Course: DessertCuisine: Dessert Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 9 minutesTotal Time: 29 minutes Servings: 10 – 20 depending on size Calories: 190kcal Author: Allison – Celebrating Sweets
Ingredients��1½ cups all purpose flour, see note��1 teaspoon baking powder��½ teaspoon baking soda��¼ teaspoon salt��½ cup unsalted butter, softened but still cool��½ cup granulated sugar��⅓ cup brown sugar, lightly packed, make sure it’s fresh and soft��1 large egg��2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract��1 ½ cups M&M’s or a mixture of M&M’s and chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
* Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.�
* In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
* Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and both sugars for 1-2 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined and scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. On low speed, add in flour mixture and mix until just combined.�
* Gently stir in M&M's/chocolate chips – I usually add just under 1 cup into the batter, the rest get pressed on top of the cookies before baking.�
* Scoop balls of dough, between 1½ and 3-tablespoon portions (see note about optional chill time). Drop dough onto prepared baking sheets leaving an inch or two for spreading. I like to mound the dough balls so that they're higher rather than wider. Using the remaining M&M's/chocolate chips, nestle several (5 or so) onto the top of each mound of dough. Keep in mind that the cookies will spread out while baking, so be generous. �
* Bake for 8-10 minutes for smaller dough balls and 9-11 minutes for larger dough balls. Bake until the edges of the cookies are set but the center is still slightly underdone, this will create a soft cookie. For a crispier cookie, continue baking for another minute or two. See note about getting perfectly round cookies.�
* Place the baking sheets on wire racks and allow the cookies to cool completely.
Notes
TO PROPERLY MEASURE FLOUR:
Fluff the flour several times with your measuring cup to lighten it. Scoop a heaping portion and level it off with the back of a knife.
OPTIONAL CHILL TIME:
For thicker cookies, place portioned dough balls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour before baking.