Description

These Peanut Butter M&Ms Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with rich peanut butter flavor and colorful candy-coated crunch. Perfect for holidays, parties, or cozy weekends, this easy cookie recipe turns pantry staples into a nostalgic treat that’s both kid-friendly and adult-approved.

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup M&Ms (regular or peanut)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.

2. Add egg and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

5. Fold in M&Ms, reserving a few to press into the tops.

6. Scoop dough into balls and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

8. Place dough balls on sheet and bake for 9–11 minutes, or until edges are golden.

9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

10. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container.

Notes

Don’t skip the chill time—it helps prevent flat cookies and boosts chewiness.

For bakery-style looks, press extra M&Ms on top right before baking.

Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft longer.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 160
Sugar: 11g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: peanut butter cookies, M&Ms, chewy cookies