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These BEST M&M Cookies

These BEST M&M Cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with colorful M&Ms in every bite! Perfect for any occasion, these cookies bring a burst of sweetness and fun to your dessert table. Whether you’re baking for a party, a holiday, or just because, these cookies are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
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Equipment

  • Kitchen Equipment Needed:
  • Mixing bowls 
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups M&Ms plus extra for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets.
  • Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl and combine with wet ingredients.
  • Fold in M&Ms, reserving some for topping.
  • Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes.
  • Cool cookies on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Enjoy these BEST M&M Cookies as a colorful, delicious treat for any time of day!