Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups red (white & blue) M&M's
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350º F (175º C).
- In a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugars until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt; gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in 1 1/2 cups of M&M's.
- Scoop golf ball-sized portions onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and press in remaining M&M's on top.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking for optimal thickness.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft.
- Allow cooling on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Ensure butter is softened but not melted for the best texture. Measure flour accurately using the spoon-and-level method to avoid dry cookies. Chilling the dough prevents spreading during baking. Feel free to customize with other mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.