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Peanut Butter M&M Cookies

Peanut Butter M&M Cookies
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Peanut Butter M&M Cookies combine the creamy richness of peanut butter with the vibrant crunch of colorful M&M candies, offering a perfect balance of texture, flavor, and sweetness. These easy-to-make cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with delightful pockets of chocolate and candy crunch, ideal for any occasion from snack time to parties.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup smooth or chunky peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free version)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup M&M’s candies, plus extra for topping

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients – Start by gathering all the ingredients at room temperature. Cream the peanut butter with both granulated and brown sugars together until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, forming a creamy base for your cookie dough.
  2. Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients – Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed peanut butter and sugar mixture. Beat well until everything is thoroughly combined and the mixture lightens slightly in color, which helps produce a tender crumb.
  3. Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt in the dough.
  4. Step 4: Mix Dry into Wet – Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
  5. Step 5: Add M&M’s – Fold the M&M’s candies carefully into the dough, reserving some to sprinkle on top of the cookies before baking for extra color and appeal.
  6. Step 6: Shape and Bake – Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Press a few extra M&M’s on the surface of each dough ball if desired. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies’ edges are golden but centers remain soft. Let cool before serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth blending and consistent cookie texture.
  • Do not overbake; remove cookies when edges are just golden to keep centers chewy.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to enhance flavor and prevent spreading.
  • Fold in M&M’s gently to avoid cracking or color bleeding.
  • You can customize the cookie shapes by pressing them slightly flat for even baking or rolling into balls for puffier cookies.
  • To keep cookies soft, store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain moisture.

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Keywords: Peanut Butter Cookies, M&M Cookies, Gluten-Free Cookies, Easy Cookie Recipe, Chewy Cookies, Colorful Cookies, Snack Recipe

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