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In celebration of the new look, I made GIANT Bakery Style M&M Cookies! Like the new blog layout, these cookies are bright and colorful. I love the chewy texture mixed with the crunch of the candy coated M&M’s. These cookies are sure to put a smile on your face!
Giant Bakery Style M&M Cookies
Ingredients
2 cups plus 2 Tbsp flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 sticks (12 Tbsp) salted butter, melted and cooled*
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg + 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup mini m&ms regular m&ms are also OK
*If you use unsalted butter, add a 1/2 tsp of salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Prepare a cookie sheet by lining with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, stir together the flour and baking. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugars until well combined. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, beating until combined. Gradually stir in the flour until it forms a dough, then mix in the m&ms.
To make giant cookies, take 1/4 cup of dough and shape into a ball. Place the ball on the cookie sheet and press down slightly with the bottom of a cup or measuring cup to flatten (for smaller cookies, portion into 2 Tbsp balls).* Be sure to leave several inches between cookies to allow for spreading!
Bake for 12-15 minutes (reduce to 8-10 minutes for smaller cookies) or until the edges start to turn golden brown, but the centers are still soft and puffy. Allow to cool on wire rack and enjoy with a big glass of milk!
Source: Cook’s Illustrated, as seen on Beantown Baker and How Sweet It Is