Description
Delicious and colorful Sugar Cookie M&M cookies that bring joy and warmth to any gathering. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or a cheerful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup M&Ms (any color)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the egg and extracts, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in M&Ms until evenly distributed.
- Scoop mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are slightly underbaked.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Careful not to overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, Sugar Cookies, M&M cookies, dessert, festive treats