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5 from 4 votes

Small Batch M&M Cookies

Soft and chewy small batch M&M cookies made with simple ingredients and loaded with colorful chocolate candies. This easy recipe bakes just the right amount for a sweet homemade treat.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time9 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: butter cookies, m and m cookies, M&M cookies, M&Ms
Servings: 7 cookies
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter -softened to room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon cornstarch
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup M&M candies
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
  • In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 1 minute, until creamy.
  • Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla until smooth.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed until a dough forms.
  • Fold in the M&M’s with a spatula.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Scoop 2–3 tablespoon portions of dough, roll into balls, and place 2 inches apart on the sheet.
  • Bake 8–10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Measure Flour Properly: Spoon flour into a dry measuring cup, then level with a knife. Avoid scooping directly from the container, which packs in too much flour.
  • Soften Butter: Let butter sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking.
  • Line the Baking Sheet: Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Skip butter or cooking spray, which can make cookies spread too much.
  • Make Them Picture-Perfect: Press a few M&M’s on top of the dough balls before baking for colorful, bakery-style cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

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