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Freshly baked Peanut Butter M&M Cookies stacked high on a plate, with one cookie broken to reveal its soft, gooey center.

Peanut Butter M&M Cookies

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These thick, soft Peanut Butter M&M Cookies are packed with peanut butter and colorful M&Ms for a delightful treat.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 13 minutes
chill time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 13 minutes
Servings: 27 Cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

  • 1and ¼ cups all-purpose flour spooned & leveled
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter smooth see note
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1and ¼ cups mini M&Ms see note

Method
 

  1. Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl.
  2. Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the butter on high speed for 1 minute until creamy.
  3. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar to the butter, and beat on medium-high speed for 3 minutes until smooth.
  4. Add the egg and beat until fully incorporated, about 1 minute.
  5. Mix in the peanut butter and vanilla extract, then beat until combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Then fold in the mini M&Ms.
  7. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 1–2 hours (up to 3 days) to chill.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  9. Roll the dough into 1.5 Tablespoon-sized balls (about 30–35g each). For extra M&Ms, press some into the tops before baking. Arrange the dough balls 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  10. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned but the centers are still soft.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1CookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies are a soft, peanut buttery treat packed with M&Ms. Be sure to chill the dough for the best texture!

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