Cookies created with traditional peanut butter cookie batter and decorated with vibrant and crunchy M&M candies are known as peanut butter M&M cookies. The ingredients for the peanut butter dough include creamy peanut butter, butter, sugar, and eggs. Flour, baking soda, and salt are then added to create a thick, somewhat crumbly dough.
The dough is scooped into disk-shaped balls and then gently pressed to form the cookies. The tops of each cookie are then pressed with M&M candies to give them a colorful, festive appearance. The cookies are then baked until the outside is golden brown, the insides are somewhat puffy and mushy in the middle.
For fans of peanut butter and those who like the taste of sweet and salty flavors together, peanut butter M&M cookies are the ideal treat. They make wonderful sweet treats to enjoy at home or for bake sales and celebrations.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup M&M candies
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in 3/4 cup of the M&M candies, reserving the remaining candies for later.
- Scoop out 2 tablespoons of dough and roll it into a ball. Press down gently on each ball to flatten slightly, and then press a few of the remaining M&M candies onto the top of each cookie.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious Peanut Butter M&M Cookies!