Description
Chunky peanut butter cookies with M&M’s are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavor of peanut butter with the sweetness of chocolate candies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chunky peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup M&M’s
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the chunky peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Blend until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
- Fold in the M&M’s, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar.
- Experiment with different types of chocolate candies in place of M&M’s.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chunky peanut butter cookies, M&M's cookies, peanut butter dessert, American cookies