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Peanut Butter M&M Cookies

Peanut Butter M&M Cookies
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These Peanut Butter M&M Cookies combine creamy peanut butter, colorful M&Ms, and a soft, chewy texture for a delightful treat that’s quick to prepare and fun to eat. Perfect for parties, family desserts, or a cozy snack, this easy recipe offers a sweet, nutty flavor with bursts of candy crunch that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix-Ins

  • 1 cup Peanut Butter M&Ms

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for non-stick baking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine your peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix well until everything is creamy and smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle the baking soda and salt evenly over the wet mixture. Stir gently until the dough forms a thick, uniform consistency.
  4. Fold in the M&Ms: Gently fold in the Peanut Butter M&Ms. Be careful not to overmix so the candies keep their shape.
  5. Scoop and Bake: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded balls of dough onto your prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
  6. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and keeps them chewy.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure your dough blends evenly and bakes uniformly each time.
  • Don’t overbake; remove cookies when edges are set but centers still look slightly underdone for a perfect soft texture.
  • If time allows, chill the dough for 30 minutes to prevent too much spreading during baking.
  • Choose quality natural peanut butter without added sugar for richer taste.
  • For extra crunch, add chopped peanuts or walnuts.
  • Swap peanut butter with sunbutter or tahini for a nut-free alternative.
  • Use gluten-free flour blend to make this recipe gluten-free if needed.
  • Add chocolate chips alongside M&Ms for extra richness.
  • Reduce peanut butter and bake longer for crispier cookies.
  • Mix regular and peanut butter M&Ms for double the color and flavor.

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Keywords: peanut butter cookies, M&M cookies, chewy cookies, colorful cookies, easy cookie recipe, gluten-free cookie option, nutty cookies

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