Description
These Peanut Butter M&M Cookies offer a perfect blend of chewy texture, rich peanut butter flavor, and the colorful crunch of M&M candies. Quick and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, they are perfect for parties, family desserts, or a sweet snack, delivering fun and irresistible taste in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup M&M candies
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in baking soda and salt, then gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. The dough will be thick and slightly sticky, perfect for holding M&Ms.
- Fold in M&M Candies: Carefully fold in the M&M candies, distributing them evenly without crushing the shells.
- Scoop and Bake: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, so they set perfectly but stay chewy.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing.
- Fold in M&Ms gently to keep candy shells intact and colorful.
- Remove cookies from oven as soon as edges turn golden for chewy centers.
- Balance granulated and brown sugar precisely for perfect crunch and moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 to 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, M&M cookies, chewy cookies, colorful cookies, easy cookies, gluten-free cookies, family dessert, party snack
