M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies are a colorful and fun take on the classic chocolate chip cookie, blending the traditional cookie dough with the crunchy, candy-coated sweetness of M&Ms. These cookies are a hit among both kids and adults, adding a playful twist with bursts of color from the M&Ms embedded in each cookie. The dough is rich and buttery, filled with both chocolate chips and M&Ms, making each bite a delightful mix of textures from the melty chocolate and the crunchy candy shell. Perfect for parties, school treats, or as a special snack to brighten a regular day, these cookies are sure to bring smiles and satisfy any sweet tooth.
Recipe: M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&M’s, plus more for topping
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Cream Butter and Sugars:
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually beat the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until well combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips and M&M’s:
- Fold in the chocolate chips and M&M’s until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Form the Cookies:
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Press a few extra M&M’s on top of each dough ball for a more colorful appearance.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are just turning golden and the centers still look slightly undercooked.
- Cool:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Serve or Store:
- Enjoy the cookies while they’re fresh and warm for the best experience, or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies are incredibly easy to make and even more fun to eat. They are the perfect treat for any occasion that calls for a little extra color and a lot of chocolate. Whether you’re baking for a holiday, a birthday party, or just because, these cookies will surely be a hit!
