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Peanut Butter M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies

Peanut Butter M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies for Pure Bliss

Enjoy these Peanut Butter M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies that blend nutty peanut butter with colorful M&M candies, creating a chewy and delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can replace 1/4 cup with rolled oats for texture
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda No substitutions needed
  • 1 pinch salt Feel free to omit for low sodium
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Margarine can be used as a substitute
  • ½ cup peanut butter Ensure it is well-stirred for best texture
  • ¾ cup brown sugar Can substitute with white sugar for a lighter taste
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg Using a medium egg helps maintain consistency
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Freshly scraped vanilla bean adds intensity
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips Regular chocolate chips can be used
  • 1 cup M&M candies Chocolate-covered nuts can be used instead

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together ½ cup of softened unsalted butter, ½ cup of creamy peanut butter, ¾ cup of brown sugar, and ½ cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and combine gently until no flour streaks remain.
  6. Fold in 1 cup of mini chocolate chips and 1 cup of M&M candies.
  7. Scoop cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to ensure soft and chewy cookies. Store in an airtight container.

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