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Soft Baked M&M Cookies Recipe

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These Soft Baked M&M Cookies are a delightful treat featuring a tender, chewy texture loaded with colorful M&Ms and rich chocolate chips. Perfectly balanced sweetness and a melt-in-your-mouth softness make them an irresistible homemade classic for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups (325g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (168g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (112g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (52g) sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 3/4 cup M&Ms
  • 1 cup (169g) chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set them aside to prepare for baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later incorporation.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer on medium speed, beat the room-temperature unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and sugar until the mixture is light in color and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes. You should notice the color change indicating it’s properly creamed.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure full incorporation. Then add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Mix until mostly combined, taking care not to overmix, which could toughen the cookies.
  6. Fold in M&Ms and Chocolate Chips: Use a silicone spatula to fold in the M&Ms and chocolate chips into the cookie dough evenly. The dough will be thick and dense at this point.
  7. Portion and Shape Dough: Scoop dough balls weighing about 4 tablespoons (68g) each. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2-3 inches apart to allow for spreading. Carefully shape the dough balls round with your fingers or spatula before baking, as they will be difficult to shape once baked.
  8. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes. The cookies will spread somewhat, and the centers will remain soft. Remove them from the oven just before the edges start turning golden to maintain softness and prevent overbaking.
  9. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 4-5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the dough after adding the dry ingredients to keep the cookies tender and soft.
  • For uniform cookies, weigh dough portions to 4 tablespoons (68g) each.
  • The internal centers will look soft when done; avoid baking until edges are fully golden to maintain softness.
  • Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
  • Allow cookies to cool briefly on the baking sheet before moving to a wire rack to avoid breaking.

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