Chewy Easter M&M Sugar Cookies

cookies on oval platter with two measuring cups of pastel M&M's, with more cookies around, two empty glasses, and a white cheesecloth on marble surface.

Chewy Easter M&M Sugar Cookies

Easy to make, requires no refrigeration, and ready in less than an hour! These Chewy Easter M&M Sugar Cookies are the perfect treat to bake this Spring/Easter.

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 280kcal

Ingredients

1⅙ cups granulated sugar
⅞ cup salted butter room temperature
1 large egg room temperature
1¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
2¼ cups all purpose flour*
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup pastel M&M's

Instructions

Heat oven to 350℉.
Line sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
With an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in egg and vanilla.
Add flour and soda.
Mix just until combined.
Fold in M&M's.
Use a 3 Tablespoon cookie scoop to portion dough onto prepared pan.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, until edges are just starting to brown.
Allow to cool on pan.

Notes

*This recipe was written using an average of the dip and sweep method for measuring flour and the spoon and level method. If you are using a scale, you will need to add 3/4 oz or 22 g to the measurement for each cup of flour.

Tips For Sucess:

Make sure all of your ingredients are room temperature!
Room temperature is about 70℉.
Be careful to not over-mix the cookie dough!
Don’t forget to line your sheet pans.
It’s best to use a cookie scoop to ensure all cookies are the same size.
Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate cooking temperatures.
The cookie dough can be frozen and baked at a later date!

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