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Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter M&M Cookies

Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter M&M Cookies You'll Love!

These Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter M&M Cookies are deliciously easy to make and perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Substitute with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Try coconut sugar for a healthier alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Reduce for a less sweet bite.
  • 1 large Egg For a vegan version, use a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water).
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda No substitutes recommended.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Essential for taste.
  • 1 cup M&M’s Substitute with chocolate chips or dried fruit if desired.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  4. Gently fold in the baking soda and salt.
  5. Carefully fold in the M&M's, reserving some for pressing on top.
  6. Form the dough into balls about 1.5 inches in diameter and place them on the lined baking sheet.
  7. Slightly flatten each dough ball and press the reserved M&M's on top.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are set and the centers remain soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use creamy peanut butter and do not overbake for maximum chewiness. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.

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