Description
These Peanut Butter M&M Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic cookie recipe. Packed with peanut butter flavor and studded with colorful M&Ms, these cookies are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour ((6.25 ounces by weight))
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 large egg
Additional:
- 2 cups peanut butter M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk to combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugars: Place the butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl and cream them together with a hand mixer for approximately two minutes, until the mixture looks fluffy.
- Add peanut butter and egg: Mix in the peanut butter and egg until fully incorporated.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until the flour is almost incorporated.
- Add M&Ms: Gently stir in the peanut butter M&Ms using a spatula.
- Portion and bake: Use a large cookie scoop to portion out mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are slightly browned.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool before serving.
Notes
- You can use crunchy or creamy peanut butter, depending on your preference.
- Feel free to mix in additional chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter M&M Cookies, Peanut Butter Cookies, M&M Cookies, Homemade Cookies
