M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
48 mins
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Servings
72 cookies
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Calories
164 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies
Description
The cookie dough is prepared by first blending flour, baking soda, and salt, then creaming softened butter and packed brown sugar. Instant vanilla pudding mix is added to the creamed mixture along with eggs and vanilla extract, which contributes to moistness and structure. The dry ingredients are gradually incorporated until a sticky dough forms.
Semisweet chocolate chips and M&M candies are folded into the dough evenly. After chilling for 30 minutes to an hour, which helps the dough firm and flavors meld, the cookies are shaped into approximately one-inch balls and baked on parchment-lined sheets at 350°F for about eight minutes. Baking until the edges are just golden ensures the centers remain soft and chewy.
The cookies cool on the baking sheet to finish setting, resulting in a tender texture with candy crunch and chocolate pockets. They keep well stored in airtight containers at room temperature, and dough can be frozen for subsequent baking. The use of pudding mix distinguishes these cookies by maintaining softness over time.
Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups butter softened just to room temp, salted
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar packed
- 6.8 oz vanilla pudding mix from two 3.4 oz packages, instant
- 4 large egg
- 1 TB vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips minis and chunks work great, too!
- 2 cups M&M candies
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together well and set aside.
- In bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar on medium high, until light and fluffy. Add packages of pudding mix and beat until incorporated. Add eggs and vanilla, blending well.
- Slowly add in the flour mixture. Using dough hook attachment, fold dry and wet ingredients together just until fully incorporated
- Add in chocolate chips and M&M's, mixing into the dough. (If it gets too hard to mix with wooden spoon, I use clean hands instead)
- Dough will be a bit sticky. Cover tightly and chill in fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Form 1 inch balls of dough and place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake about 8 minutes or just until edges look golden brown. Cookies may seem slightly underdone, but they will firm up upon cooling. Don't over bake.
- Cool on baking sheet about 10 minutes, and remove to wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
- Instant vanilla pudding mix helps maintain cookie softness and adds a mild flavor enhancement.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes to help cookies hold shape and improve texture.
- Cookies keep well at room temperature in airtight containers and can be frozen as raw dough for later baking.
- Use favorite colors or flavors of M&M candies for variety in appearance and taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 72cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 130mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 188IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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