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Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter M&M Cookies Recipe

Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter M&M Cookies Recipe
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These Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter M&M Cookies are a delightful treat combining creamy peanut butter, rich brown sugar, and colorful M&M’s for a fun, flavorful cookie that’s perfect for any occasion. With a chewy texture and a slightly underbaked center, these cookies are quick to make and sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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Cookie Base

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Mix-ins

  • 1 cup M&M’s (or as many as you like!)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure cookies bake evenly and don’t stick.
  2. Mix Sugars and Peanut Butter: In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Use a whisk or electric mixer to blend until the mixture becomes fluffy and well combined.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, creating a smooth cookie dough base.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the baking soda and salt gently until just mixed, being careful not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
  5. Fold in M&M’s: Gently fold the M&M’s into the dough, saving a few to press on top of the cookies later for decoration and extra color.
  6. Shape Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form balls of dough and place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet, leaving room for spreading.
  7. Decorate: Slightly flatten each dough ball and press a few extra M&M’s on top to enhance the cookie’s appearance.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers look slightly underbaked, which will keep them chewy.
  9. Cool: Allow the cookies to sit for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing them to firm up without losing their softness.

Notes

  • Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth texture; crunchy peanut butter can add nice texture but changes the cookie consistency.
  • Do not overbake—remove cookies when centers look slightly underbaked to ensure chewiness.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
  • Natural peanut butter can be used but may alter texture due to oil separation; stir well before use.
  • Substitute M&M’s with chocolate chips, raisins, or dried cranberries for variety.
  • You can double the recipe, but ensure you have adequate mixing bowl and baking sheet space.
  • Adjust sweetness by reducing sugar slightly; avoid drastic changes to maintain texture.

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