Big Soft M&M Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookie dough is loaded with colorful M&Ms, then baked into soft, bakery-style cookies that are perfect for holidays and special occasions, or for any day of the year!
Servings: 1 dozen
Calories: 455kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup M&Ms candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla.
- Stir in the baking powder, baking soda and salt and mix well. Gradually mix in the flour, scraping the sides of the bowl as you go. Stir in the M&Ms with a wooded spoon.
- Roll dough into 1/4 cup size balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Top with additional M&Ms, if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies are just set. Do not overbake. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 415mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g