Classic Chewy M & M Cookies
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 154kcal
A blast from the past. Get ready to make your cookie jar happy with this Classic Chewy M&M Cookies Recipe! Easy and Delicious!
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Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix 1 small box
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 ½ cups plain chocolate candies plus more for adding to the top before baking if desired (M&M's)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, dry pudding mix, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs
- Gradually add flour mixture until smooth
- Stir in candy, you can chop some for texture.
- Using a cookie dough scoop, divide dough and roll into balls.
- Place on baking sheet and slightly press down the top
- Add more candy on top if desired
- Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden brown
- Remove from oven and cool slightly on the baking sheet
- Transfer to wire rack
- Store in airtight container for up to 5 days
Gluten Free
- Substitute a gluten free flour mix and use a gluten free vanilla extract. Also, double check your other ingredients to ensure they are free of gluten
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg