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M&M Cookies

Soft, chewy cookies loaded with chocolate and topped with colourful M&M’s for the perfect bakery-style treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling time 30 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Snack, sweet treat

Ingredients
  

  • 115 g unsalted butter melted (½ cup)
  • 150 g light brown sugar ¾ cup
  • 50 g caster sugar ¼ cup
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 190 g plain flour 1½ cups
  • ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 100 g chocolate chips ½ cup
  • 120 g M&M’s ¾ cup

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F.
  2. In a bowl, whisk melted butter with both sugars until glossy.
  3. Add egg and vanilla, whisk until smooth.
  4. Stir in flour, bicarbonate of soda, and salt until a dough forms.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips and half of the M&M’s.
  6. Scoop into large dough balls (about 50–60g each).
  7. Press remaining M&M’s on top for that bakery look.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centres still soft.
  9. Let cool on the tray for 10 minutes before moving.