M&M's Cookies
4 servings
45 minutes
M&M’s cookies are a bright and fun treat that has captured the hearts of sweet lovers around the world. Its history begins in American cuisine, where popular chocolate candies became the perfect addition to classic cookies. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, it combines a rich buttery aroma, sweetness of vanilla, and a light caramel note from the candies. M&M’s candies not only add a unique flavor but also make the cookies colorful, turning them into an ideal treat for children's parties and friendly gatherings. These cookies bring joy not only through taste but also in appearance, bringing a smile to everyone who tries them.
1
Mix softened butter with sugar and beat with a mixer until a light mixture is obtained.
- Butter: 200 g
- Sugar: 200 g
2
Add an egg, a spoonful of vanilla sugar, and mix with a mixer.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Baking powder (raising agent): 0.5 teaspoon
3
Add half a teaspoon of salt and the same amount of baking soda to the flour.
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
- Baking powder (raising agent): 0.5 teaspoon
4
Then gradually add the flour and mix the dough thoroughly, it's better to do this by hand. The dough should form a smooth ball that doesn't stick to your hands.
- Wheat flour: 400 g
5
Then we tear off small pieces from the dough and form balls, which should be slightly pressed by hand and placed on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. It's better to make small cookies about 4-5 cm in size, and the distance between the cookies should be at least 2 cm, as the cookies expand during baking.
6
Now, the most interesting part for kids is decorating cookies with M&M's candies.
- Candy-coated chocolate buttons (M&M's-style): to taste
7
Bake for 10-15 minutes. I baked for 12 minutes until the bottom of the cookie was golden brown. Then I took it out of the oven and let it cool.