M&M Cookies
Servings: 14 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup plain M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to combine butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat on low speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes.8 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup light brown sugar
- Add the egg and vanilla until combined. Set aside.1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1 large egg
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cornstarch and salt. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.1 ½ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Mix until ingredients are almost combined, a few flour streaks here and there are fine.
- Stir in the M&Ms, and transfer the dough to the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.¾ cup plain M&Ms
- Scoop 2 tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and space each at least 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies begin to set around the edges and appear soft in the center. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy slightly warm or at room temperature. See post for storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cookie. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Photos courtesy of The Yummy Bowl.
Nutrition Facts
M&M Cookies
Serving Size
1 cookie
Amount per Serving
Calories
210
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
30
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
31
mg
10
%
Sodium
185
mg
8
%
Potassium
26
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
29
g
10
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
18
g
20
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
242
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
22
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
