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Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter M&M Cookies

Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter M&M Cookies You Can't Resist

Delight in these Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter M&M Cookies that blend nostalgia with vibrant colors, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 0.75 cups Creamy Peanut Butter Substitute with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar Infuses deep sweetness and moisture.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Provides sweetness and helps form the cookies' crunchy edges.
  • 1 large Egg Replace with a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water) for vegan version.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Elevates the flavor profile.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps achieve perfect rise in cookies.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 cups M&M's Feel free to swap with chocolate chips.

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • mixing bowl
  • cookie scoop
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ¾ cup of creamy peanut butter with ½ cup of brown sugar and ½ cup of granulated sugar. Blend until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
  4. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of baking soda and a pinch of salt. Fold gently until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in 1 cup of colorful M&M's into the cookie dough.
  6. Drop rounded dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly and sprinkle reserved M&M's on top.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly underbaked.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze cookie dough balls for up to 3 months.

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