Sweetheart M&M Hugs Cookies ❤️
Equipment
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Electric Mixer
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.33 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Valentine's M&M's and chocolate chips approx. 1 cup M&M's, ½ cup chips
Instructions
- Warm up your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup. This keeps things simple!
- In a medium bowl, gently whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this aside for a moment.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter with both granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy – about 1 to 2 minutes. This creates that lovely, soft texture.
- Mix in the egg and pure vanilla extract until everything is just combined. Don't forget to scrape down the sides of the bowl to get all the goodness in!
- With your mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry flour mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Gently fold in about 1 cup of the M&M's and chocolate chips into the dough. These little bursts of color and flavor make every bite a treat.
- Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie. For slightly thicker cookies, a quick chill of the dough balls in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour works wonders. If you're in a hurry, you can bake them right away for a chewier, flatter cookie.
- Press a few extra M&M's and chocolate chips onto the top of each dough ball. Make sure your dough balls are mounded high, not flat, for that perfect cookie shape.
- Arrange your cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space for spreading. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes. You'll know they're ready when the edges are lightly golden, but the centers still look slightly soft. This is the secret to a perfectly chewy cookie!
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely. They'll firm up as they cool, ready for you to share (or keep all to yourself!). Enjoy this simple, homemade delight in moderation!
Notes
Enjoy this simple, homemade delight in moderation!
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 190kcal
- Total Carbs: 26g
- Fats: 8g
- Protein: 2g
