Description
Colorful rainbow m&m cookies bring playful sweetness to classic chocolate chip cookie magic. Crisp edges, chewy centers, and sprinkled m&m candies create delightful moments when you bite into these cheerful treats.
Ingredients
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Cookies Base:
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (220 grams) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (313 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Candy Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups rainbow M&M candies
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal non-stick surface.
- Using an electric mixer, blend softened butter with brown and white sugars until the mixture becomes airy and pale.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the sugar mixture, then introduce vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until smooth.
- Separately, combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a clean bowl, whisking to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Slowly integrate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just incorporated without overmixing.
- Gently fold colorful M&M candies throughout the cookie dough, ensuring even distribution.
- Portion dough onto prepared baking sheets, using a scoop or spoon, and delicately press each mound to create a slightly flattened shape.
- Place cookies in the 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 cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to a serving plate.
Notes
- Soften butter at room temperature for easier creaming and smoother cookie texture.
- Use room temperature eggs to ensure even mixing and better incorporation with other ingredients.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain cookie shape.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg