Description
Sweet rainbow m&m cookies bring colorful joy to classic chocolate chip treats. Chewy centers and crisp edges make these playful cookies irresistible for gatherings and celebrations you’ll love sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups M&M candies
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Create a creamy base by vigorously blending softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture achieves a light, airy texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough integration after each addition, then introduce vanilla extract for aromatic depth.
- Separately combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, whisking to distribute leavening agents evenly.
- Merge wet and dry ingredients carefully, stirring until just incorporated to maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Gently fold colorful M&M candies and mini chocolate chips throughout the dough, distributing them evenly for maximum flavor in each bite.
- Form uniform dough balls approximately 1-inch in diameter, strategically placing them on the prepared baking sheet with 2-inch intervals to allow proper spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges while keeping centers soft and slightly underbaked for ultimate chewiness.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, facilitating initial set-up, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and crisp exterior development.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain a thicker, chewier cookie texture.
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for smoother, more evenly mixed cookie dough that blends seamlessly.
- For gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Press extra M&Ms on top of each cookie dough ball before baking to create a more colorful, visually appealing surface.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 203
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 156 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg