Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated white sugar
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups seasonal M&M candies (divided)
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for stuffing)
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2 to 3 minutes of high-speed mixing. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating again until fully incorporated. In a separate smaller bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together to ensure the leavening agents are evenly distributed.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula or low mixer speed. Do not overmix; stop as soon as you see no more flour streaks. Fold in 1 cup of the seasonal M&Ms. To “stuff” the cookies, scoop a tablespoon of dough, flatten it slightly in your palm, place 3-4 chocolate chips in the center, and wrap the dough around them. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 3 inches apart because these cookies spread thin. Press the remaining ½ cup of M&Ms onto the tops of the dough balls for a beautiful finish. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers still look slightly soft.
- Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies rest on the hot pans for at least 5 minutes. This step is crucial for achieving that signature “crunchy edge.” Transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack to finish cooling completely. As they cool, the centers will set into a chewy texture while the bottoms turn perfectly crispy. Arrange them on a decorative seasonal platter or stack them into clear gift bags tied with ribbon to share your edible love language with friends and family.
- Cook Time: 25 minutes