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M&M Cookies (Small Batch 1 Egg Yolk Dough)

This small-batch recipe for M&M Cookies is a fun recipe using 1 egg yolk in the cookie dough. Crisp and chewy cookies studded with M&M chocolates, rolled oats and a secret ingredient, you can easily customize them to your liking.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 135 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 56 g salted butter
  • 60 g coconut sugar or light brown sugar
  • 15 g granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 64 g all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 18 g rolled oats
  • 12 g almond flour
  • 3 tablespoon M&Ms + more for the tops or chocolate chips

Instructions

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  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, add in the butter.
  3. Microwave the butter for 20-25 seconds, until the butter is partially melted.
  4. Add in the coconut sugar and granulated sugar and whisk until combined with the butter.
  5. Next, add the egg yolk and vanilla extract into the bowl and whisk until lightened and incorporated.
  6. Add in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, rolled oats and almond flour.
  7. Use a spatula to gently combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients.
  8. Add in the M&Ms and fold it into the cookie dough using the spatula.
  9. Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop the dough onto a lined baking sheet.
  10. Place the cookie dough into the fridge or freezer to chill for 30 minutes.
  11. Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C.
  12. Arrange the cookie dough onto a lined baking sheet with at least 2" in between.
  13. Bake the cookies at 350°F/177°C for 9-11 minutes, until slightly puffed up.
  14. Remove the baking tray and carefully bang it on a counter once or twice to flatten (if you prefer a less puffy cookie).
  15. Let cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before carefully transferring to a wire rack to completely cool.

Nutrition Information

Calories 135kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 111mg (5%) Potassium 17mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 176IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 135

% Daily Value*

Calories 135kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 111mg 5%
Potassium 17mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 176IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.