Description
Soft Batch Peanut Butter M&M Cookies are the ultimate treat for peanut butter lovers. These cookies boast a soft and chewy texture, perfectly blending creamy peanut butter with the colorful crunch of M&M candies. Ideal for family gatherings, parties, or a cozy afternoon snack, they are quick to make and irresistibly delicious. Whether you serve them warm from the oven or store them for later, these delightful cookies promise to satisfy your sweet cravings and become a staple in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup M&M candies (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream together the unsalted butter and creamy peanut butter until smooth.
- Add sugar and brown sugar, mixing on high speed for about two minutes.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Gently fold in M&M candies.
- Scoop dough into balls (2–3 tablespoons each), flatten slightly, and place on the baking sheet. Press a criss-cross pattern with a fork and add extra M&Ms on top.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes until lightly browned at the bottom; cool on the pan for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg