Description
Soft and chewy bakery-style chocolate chip cookies studded with festive pastel M&M’s—perfect for adding sweetness to Easter celebrations!
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup pastel-colored M&M’s, plus more for topping
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and M&M’s.
- Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie, form into balls, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Press extra M&M’s on top if desired.
- Cover and freeze for at least 1 hour (or overnight for better texture). If frozen overnight, let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before baking.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Arrange cookie dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked. Press additional M&M’s and chocolate chips on top for a bakery-style finish.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill the dough for thicker cookies – Freezing the cookie dough for at least an hour helps prevent spreading and creates a chewier texture. If you’re short on time, chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Use a mix of chocolate chips and M&M’s – This adds variety in texture and flavor. Pressing extra M&M’s on top before baking makes them look more festive.
- Slightly underbake for the best texture – The cookies will continue to cook as they cool on the baking sheet, so remove them when the centers look slightly soft.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus freezing time)
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
