Get ready to transform your ordinary baking day into a spectacular cookie adventure! These Soft M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies are not just another dessert - they're a celebration of color, texture, and pure indulgence. Imagine biting into a perfectly soft, buttery cookie studded with rich chocolate chips and bursting with vibrant M&M candies that add a playful crunch and rainbow-like appearance. Whether you're looking to impress kids, delight your family, or simply treat yourself to a moment of pure joy, these cookies are guaranteed to bring smiles and create delicious memories.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&M candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to create a uniform dry mixture.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Gently press a few M&M candies on top of each cookie dough ball for decoration and additional color.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted - this creates the perfect cookie texture.
- Don't overmix the dough, as this can lead to tough cookies.
- Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation into the batter.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for even more flavor development.
- Press extra M&Ms on top of each cookie dough ball before baking for a more colorful presentation.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes and even baking.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to help them set before transferring to a wire rack.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain softness for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 188kcal
Carbohydrates: 31g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 33mg
