Chewy Colorful M&M Cookies
These chewy colorful M&M cookies feature a perfect balance of soft, chewy texture with bursts of chocolatey crunch in every bite, making them a fun and comforting homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (255g) mini M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened unsalted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Beat in the large room-temperature egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until just combined.
- Gently fold in mini M&Ms, reserving a few to press on top of each cookie.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Press a few extra M&Ms on top of each dough ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers still look slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Use softened, not melted, butter for best texture. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to keep cookies tender. Mini M&Ms distribute color evenly and maintain chewiness. If dough is too soft, chill for 15-20 minutes before scooping. Cookies will firm up as they cool; do not overbake. Store in airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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