The Ultimate M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies
This Ultimate M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies are sure to become a family favorite. Who doesn’t love the combination of M&M candies and chocolate chips nestled in a perfectly baked cookie? The colorful M&M’s add a fun twist to classic chocolate chip cookies, making them perfect for any occasion. Let’s dive into the recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&M candies (2 – 1.69 oz packs of M&M’s)
How to Make The Ultimate M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that it’s at the right temperature when you’re ready to bake your cookies. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Step 2: Prepare the Dough
Cream the Butter and Sugars
In a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
Add the Egg and Vanilla
Beat in the egg and vanilla making sure it is fully incorporated before continuing.
Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients
Combine the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. This ensures that the baking soda is evenly distributed throughout the flour.
Add the Dry to the Wet
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cookies tough. The dough will look a little dry, but no worries–it will be perfect!
Step 4: Add the Chocolate Chips and M&M’s
Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips and M&M candies. Make sure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 5: Shape the Cookies
Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Space the cookies about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
Step 6: Bake the Cookies
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still slightly soft. This will give the cookies a perfect chewy texture.
Step 7: Cool the Cookies
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Simple Does It!
Your M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies are ready to be enjoyed! Serve them with a cold glass of milk or your favorite beverage. They also make great gifts – simply package them in a decorative tin or a cellophane bag tied with a ribbon. These cookies are a delightful treat that combines the best of both worlds: the classic chocolate chip cookie and the fun, colorful crunch of M&M’s. Happy baking!
Tips for Perfect Cookies
- Soft Butter: Ensure your butter is softened, not melted, for the perfect creaming consistency.
- Extra M&M’s: Press a few extra M&M’s on top of each dough ball before baking for a more colorful presentation.
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The Ultimate M&M Chocolate Chip Cookie
Ingredients
- 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup butter softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 lg egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&M candies (2-1.69 oz packs)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla, making sure it is fully incorporated before continuing.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cookies tough. The dough will look a little dry, but no worries–it will be perfect!
- Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips and M&M candies. Make sure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Use a cookie scoop or a tablespoon to measure dough then press into balls. Place cookie balls on baking sheet and space about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still slightly soft.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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