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Chewy Sugar Cookies with M&M's in them.

Sugar Cookies with M&M's

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 12 cookies
Sugar Cookies with M&M's are a classic. Not only around the holidays, but all year long! This is an easy and simple cookie recipe that everyone is sure to love.

Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all purpose flour , or gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup M&M candies

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside
  • Melt the butter and add it to a bowl with both sugars
  • Add in the vanilla extract and egg, mix until incorporated
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl to make sure all ingredients are fully mixed
  • Add in the flour, baking soda and baking powder
  • Mix until combined and fold in the M&M candies
  • Use a 2 tbsp cookie scooper or measure out 2 tbsp and roll into balls
  • Transfer the cookie dough balls to the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each cookie
  • Bake for 12-13 minutes
  • Remove the cookies from the oven and add extra M&M's on top
  • Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keywords: cookie recipes, easy cookie recipe, healthy sugar cookies, holiday cookies, m&m cookies