M&M Cookies
1 cup (2 sticks)Butter, (room temperature)
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1/2 cup Sugar
1 large Egg
1 Egg Yolk
2 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste, (or vanilla extract)
2 1/8 cups All Purpose Flour
2 Tbsp cornstarch
3/4 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Salt
1 cup mini M&Ms
1/2 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
-Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cream butter on medium speed for 2 minutes, then add brown sugar and white sugar and cream together for 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add egg and egg yolk. The mixture may appear soupy at first. Simply scrape down the sides of the bowl again and continue to mix until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined In a large bowl, whisk together all purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch. Add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined, about 30 seconds.
-Remove the bowl from the stand mixer and use a rubber spatula to fold in the m&ms and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
-Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and use a cookie scoop to scoop out the cookie dough and place onto the baking sheet. Roll each cookie into a ball and place any leftover m&ms on top of the cookie.
-Chill for 1-2 hours in fridge
-Bake about 6 cookies at a time, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
-Bake for 11-13 minutes; 11 minutes for a soft gooey cookies and 13 minutes for a crisper cookie
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M&M Cookies are an all-time favorite treat that combine the rich sweetness of chocolate with the classic comfort of buttery cookies. The use of both mini M&Ms and semi-sweet chocolate chips in this recipe adds a delightful texture and flavor contrast that makes each bite uniquely satisfying. One helpful tip to ensure the best cookie texture is to chill the dough for 1-2 hours before baking; this step allows the flavors to meld and helps prevent excessive spreading during baking. When mixing the ingredients, it’s important to cream the butter and sugars thoroughly to achieve a fluffy base, resulting in a tender crumb and rich flavor. Additionally, incorporating cornstarch in the dry ingredients is a well-known trick among bakers to create soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies. Using vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract further enhances the depth and aroma of these cookies, giving them a gourmet touch. For baking, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart on parchment-lined trays ensures even cooking and prevents them from sticking together. Baking time is quite flexible: 11 minutes yields soft, gooey cookies, perfect for those who love a slightly underbaked center, while 13 minutes produce a crisper texture ideal for a firm bite. Adding extra mini M&Ms on top of each cookie before baking not only boosts visual appeal with colorful candy gems but also adds bursts of chocolate flavor in every bite. This recipe fits perfectly for festive occasions like holiday celebrations, but it’s also great for everyday indulgence. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced baker, these M&M cookies offer an approachable recipe that provides consistent, delicious results. Experimenting with different types of chocolate chips or even adding nuts can personalize the recipe to your taste. Overall, these cookies promise a delightful treat that is sure to please friends and family alike.
