Description
Colorful rainbow m&m cookies bring delightful sweetness to classic chocolate chip cookie lovers. Crisp edges, chewy centers, and playful candy pieces make these treats perfect for celebrations or casual snacking.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (165 grams) packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Mix-ins:
- 1 1/2 cups M&M candies
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Using an electric mixer, blend butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and airy with a creamy texture.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, beating until smooth and well integrated.
- Slowly introduce the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined without overmixing.
- Delicately fold M&M candies and chocolate chips into the cookie dough, ensuring even distribution throughout.
- Portion cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing dollops approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Place in preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden brown edges as a sign of perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
- Let cookies cool completely before serving to ensure optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting the ratio of granulated to brown sugar for a more caramel-like depth or lighter flavor profile.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure better incorporation and smoother cookie texture.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain similar consistency and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg