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Peanut Butter M&M Cookies Recipe

Peanut Butter M&M Cookies Recipe
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Delight in these chewy and flavorful Peanut Butter M&M Cookies, packed with creamy peanut butter, colorful mini M&Ms, and chocolate chips. Perfectly soft with a hint of crunch, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter (softened at room temperature)
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (softened at room temperature)
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 whole large eggs
  • 1 egg yolk

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Sugars

  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Add-ins

  • 1 1/2 cups peanut butter mini M&Ms (or regular M&Ms)
  • 3/4 cups mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment to cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and creamy, which should take about 2 to 4 minutes.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the creamy peanut butter, pure vanilla extract, whole eggs, and the egg yolk into the creamed mixture. Mix thoroughly until everything is well combined, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl for even mixing.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder until evenly combined.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix gently just until a cookie dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Add M&Ms and Chocolate Chips: Fold in the peanut butter mini M&Ms and mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough to ensure every cookie has a good distribution.
  7. Scoop and Bake: Using a large cookie scoop (about 3 tablespoons of dough), form balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 13 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown.
  8. Cool and Serve: Optionally sprinkle the tops with flaky sea salt while the cookies are still warm. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious Peanut Butter M&M Cookies!

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter and peanut butter for easier mixing and better texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender and chewy.
  • You can substitute mini peanut butter M&Ms with regular M&Ms or even Reese’s Pieces for variation.
  • Adding flaky sea salt on top enhances the sweet and salty flavor, but it is optional.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

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