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Festive Springtime M&M Cookies

Chewy and buttery cookies filled with colorful pastel M&M's, perfect for celebrating the joy of spring.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it is truly softened for best texture.
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cup pastel-colored M&M's Use pastel colors to celebrate spring.
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips Optional mix-in for extra chocolate flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring to beat well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt together.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined — don’t overdo it!
  6. Fold in the pastel M&M's and mini chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto your prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown while the centers remain soft.
  2. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature. Freeze cookies in a freezer-safe container for 2-3 months. Thaw at room temperature or microwave for a few seconds for a freshly baked experience.