Description
Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies loaded with colorful M&M candies, delivering classic nostalgic flavor with crisp edges and tender centers.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups M&M candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the peanut butter until smooth, then add the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the M&M candies, reserving some for topping.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheets and press a few M&Ms on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.
- Cool briefly on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft.
- Chilling the dough helps make thicker cookies.
- Mini or peanut butter M&Ms work well.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
