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Soft Baked Peanut Butter M&M Cookies

Three freshly baked peanut butter m&m cookies stacked slightly on a white plate, illuminated by sunlight.

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Make soft, chewy cookies packed with peanut butter flavor and colorful Peanut Butter M&Ms. This easy recipe delivers a family favorite treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Peanut Butter M&Ms, roughly chopped or whole

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the Peanut Butter M&Ms using a spatula.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden. The centers should still look slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before scooping.
  • If you prefer a crispier cookie, bake for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
  • You can substitute regular M&Ms if Peanut Butter M&Ms are unavailable, but the flavor profile will change.

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