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Mini M&M Cookies

July 6, 2016 by Katy 5 Comments

Delicious and chewy cookies overloaded with mini M&M candies.Mini M&M Candy Cookies (24 of 38)It’s been a while since I’ve updated my blog.  I was pregnant and did not feel motivated to post any new recipes with my full time job and toddler keeping me busy. Then came the cutest little baby boy ever! Between him and my 3 year old toddler, I’ve been busy.  I finally feel like I can get back in the groove of posting new recipes.
During the month of June, I received a free daily coffee from Panera Bread just for being a member of their rewards club. So each time we went to the mall or drove by a Panera Bread we had to stop by for my free iced coffee. My daughter would beg for a candy cookie each time we went. Those cookies are so huge, too big for a 3 year old.  I enjoy baking with her, so I promised her we would buy some M&Ms at the grocery store and bake some. I ended up buying the candy but never getting around to baking them. Finally, a few days ago, she reminded me about those cookies that we never baked.Mini M&M Candy Cookies (36 of 38)The recipe for these cookies is super simple and easy enough for a toddler to help out. Amelia was so excited to help me set up the bowls with the ingredients for the pictures. Compared to last year, it’s much easier being in the kitchen with her.Mini M&M Candy Cookies (11 of 38)This is my favorite cookie base for chocolate chip cookies. I love how versatile the ingredients can be with this cookie dough. Also, the dough needs to be refrigerated before baking for better results. I baked these after four hours in the fridge. The dough can also be shaped into balls and frozen for easy baking later. When baking these cookies, it’s best to bake until just set, they will look a little under baked but will taste so soft and chewy after they cool.IMG_8554Ingredients:

  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups mini M&Ms

Directions:
Beat softened butter with the brown and white sugars until creamy.IMG_8555In a separate bowl mix together flour, salt, and baking powder.IMG_8559Add eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture and beat until combined.IMG_8558Then, add the flour to the liquid batter and mix together to combine.IMG_8563With a spatula, fold in the chocolate candies.IMG_8570Set the dough to chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
Before baking, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Using a cookie scoop, place balls of dough onto a baking sheet. Keep a few candies to push on the tops of the cookie balls.IMG_8610Place the baking sheet in the oven on the middle rack. Bake for approximately 10 minutes. Let the cookies cool before removing from the baking tray.IMG_8612The cookies can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days. They go fast, so be sure to grab a few before everyone eats them all!Mini M&M Candy Cookies (14 of 38)

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Mini M&M Cookies

Category: Comfort Foods, Cookies, Desserts, Recipes, Uncategorized

Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups mini M&Ms

Instructions

  1. Beat softened butter with the brown and white sugars until creamy.
  2. In a separate bowl mix together flour, salt, and baking powder.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture and beat until combined.
  4. Then, add the flour to the liquid batter and mix together to combine.
  5. With a spatula, fold in the chocolate candies.
  6. Set the dough to chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
  7. Before baking, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Using a cookie scoop, place balls of dough onto a baking sheet. Keep a few candies to push on the tops of the cookie balls. Place the baking sheet in the oven on the middle rack. Bake for approximately 10 minutes. Let the cookies cool before removing from the baking tray.
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Comments

  1. Valya @ Valya's Taste of Home says

    July 12, 2016 at 2:06 am

    Yum! They look so good!

    Reply
    • Katy says

      October 21, 2016 at 5:14 pm

      Thanks Valya!

      Reply
  2. Lena says

    September 8, 2016 at 6:15 pm

    They look so yummy! I must try baking this weekend:) thanks for the step by step recipe and photos

    Reply
  3. Kristina says

    April 5, 2017 at 10:23 pm

    Can i use light brown sugar?

    Reply
    • Katy says

      April 9, 2017 at 8:28 pm

      Yes that is good!

      Reply

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