Description
Scrumptious M&M Cookies deliver a playful explosion of chocolate chip goodness and colorful candy crunch. Sweet memories bloom with each delightful bite, inviting you to savor childhood joy in a single, irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 14 cups M&M candies
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers and Binders:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F, ensuring a consistent temperature for optimal baking results.
- Utilize a stand mixer or hand mixer to thoroughly blend softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture achieves a cloud-like, aerated consistency.
- Introduce the egg and pure vanilla extract, beating until the liquid components integrate seamlessly with the sugar mixture.
- In a separate vessel, meticulously combine flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt through a gentle whisking motion to eliminate potential lumps.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Delicately fold colorful M&M candies into the dough, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Portion the dough onto a lined baking sheet using a cookie scoop, creating uniform mounds and strategically placing additional M&Ms on top for visual appeal.
- Position the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges as an indication of perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a brief period to stabilize their structure.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack, permitting them to reach room temperature and develop a soft, tender texture.
Notes
- Enhance softness by avoiding overmixing the dough, which can develop gluten and create tougher cookies.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain a thick, plump cookie shape.
- For gluten-free versions, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, ensuring the same tender texture.
- Customize by swapping M&Ms with chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or seasonal candy for year-round enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg