M&M Cookies
Positively delightful, soft and chewy cookies, loaded with colorful mini M&M's candies.
Ingredients
- 2 and ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- ½ cup shortening
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup mini M&M's, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl using an electric mixer, cream together butter, shortening, and sugars on medium speed, until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract; beat until well combined.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
- Add flour mixture to wet ingredients; mix just until combined. Gently fold in ¾ cup mini M&M's candies.
- Scoop dough into tablespoon rounds, or use a #50 disher to scoop balls of dough. Place on ungreased cookie sheet or silicone mat/parchment paper lined baking sheet. Top each dough ball with a few M&M's candies.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes, or until edges are a light golden brown. Cookies may appear soft in the middle, but they will set as they cool.
- Cool cookies on baking sheet for a few minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Eat & Enjoy!
Notes
M&M Cookies should be stored in an airtight container and will keep 5+ days.
Recipe adapted from Damn Delicious.