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Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter M&M Cookies

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

Delicious Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter M&M Cookies packed with nutty goodness and colorful treats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Substitute with sunflower seed butter for nut-free option.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Packed firmly for best results.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg Use a flax egg for vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 cup M&M's Swap with chocolate chips or dried fruit for variations.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop

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 1 cup of creamy peanut butter, 1 cup of brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar. Beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix on low speed until fully integrated.
  4. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of baking soda and a pinch of salt. Stir gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in 1 cup of colorful M&M's, reserving a few for decoration.
  6. Scoop out the dough into uniform balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring about 2 inches of space between each.
  7. Flatten each ball to about 1/2 inch thick and press additional M&M's on top.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly underbaked.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 40IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies will stay fresh in an airtight container for up to a week. They can also be frozen for 2-3 months.

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