Spring is a time of renewal and celebration, and what better way to embrace the season than with some delicious homemade M&M Chocolate Chip cookies? These festive spring chocolate chip cookies are the perfect treat and bring a touch of joy to any occasion. With their pastel colors and delicious chocolatey flavor, they are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
A Twist on a Classic
While chocolate chip cookies are a beloved classic, adding a festive twist takes them to a whole new level. By incorporating pastel colored M&M candies, you can transform a simple cookie into a new Springtime cookie.
Ingredients and Instructions for M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is essentially your standard list of ingredients for classic chocolate chip cookies with the addition of M&M's. Here's what you'll need:
Unsalted Butter – using unsalted butter allows you to control the saltiness of the cookies; ensure it's softened but not melted.
Brown Sugar – fresh, moist brown sugar is key to the perfect texture of the cookies.
White Sugar – standard granulated white sugar.
Egg – provides structure and helps bind the ingredients.
Vanilla Extract – enhances flavor; always opt for real vanilla over imitation.
Maple Syrup – gives cookies a soft chewy texture.
Flour – accurately measure the flour for chewy and soft cookies.
Baking Soda – contributes to the rise and fluffiness of the cookies.
Cornstarch – keeps the cookies thick and soft.
Salt – balances the sweetness and amplifies the flavors.
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips – choose regular or mini-sized chips, or substitute with milk, dark, or your favorite chocolate.
Easter M&M's – you can use regular or holiday-themed M&M's.
Once you have gathered all the ingredients, follow these simple instructions:
- Place flour, corn starch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into a medium mixing bowl and whisk together until well combined. Set aside.
- Mix egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Cream together butter, brown sugar and white sugar for about 3 minutes. Add eggs mixture until just incorporated. Set the mixer on low and add flour mixture a little a time. Mix well.
- Fold in ½ cup plain M&Ms and mini chocolate chips.
- Cover cookie dough and refrigerate for at least an hour. Best results are after the dough had time to rest and cool.
- Pre-heat oven to 375°. Line a large cookie baking sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Roll about 1 ½ tablespoons of cookie dough into round balls and place onto the cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Add 4-5 M&Ms to the cookie dough balls.
- Bake for about 9-10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
- Recipe makes about 2 ½ dozen cookies.
Tips for Great Cookies
- Ensure uniform size and even baking by using a cookie dough scoop to scoop the dough.
- Use high-quality ingredients, including real vanilla extract, to enhance the flavor.
- Chill the dough to allow the flavors to meld and intensify, and to prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
- Avoid over-baking the cookies to maintain a soft and chewy texture.
- Add a finishing touch by pressing a few M&M's and chocolate chips into the top of the cookies after baking for an attractive appearance and to indicate the flavors.
Can You Freeze M&M Cookies?
Indeed, you can freeze both the dough balls and the fully baked cookies.
For freezing cookie dough, place the dough balls on a baking sheet and freeze for about an hour. Once frozen, transfer them to a ziplock bag and keep them in the freezer for up to three months.
To bake, place the frozen dough balls on a baking sheet and allow them to thaw for about 30 minutes, then bake as per your recipe's instructions.
For freezing baked cookies, make sure they have cooled completely before sealing them in a ziplock bag. They will last in the freezer for up to three months. To enjoy, simply let them sit out at room temperature for around 30 minutes to thaw.
Final Thoughts
Spring is a time to celebrate and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. These festive spring chocolate chip cookies are the perfect way to add a touch of sweetness to your day. Whether you're baking them for a special occasion or simply to enjoy with a cup of tea, these cookies are sure to bring a smile to your face.
Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies
These festive spring chocolate chip cookies are the perfect treat and bring a touch of joy to any occasion. With their pastel colors and delicious chocolatey flavor
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- ½ cup softened unsalted butter
- ½ cup plain M&Ms – plus more for topping the cookies (pastel colors are available in the Spring during Easter time)
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 egg – room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place flour, corn starch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into a medium mixing bowl and whisk together until well combined. Set aside.
- Mix egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Cream together butter, brown sugar and white sugar for about 3 minutes. Add eggs mixture until just incorporated. Set the mixer on low and add flour mixture a little a time. Mix well.
- Fold in ½ cup plain M&Ms and mini chocolate chips.
- Cover cookie dough and refrigerate for at least an hour. Best results are after the dough had time to rest and cool.
- Pre-heat oven to 375°. Line a large cookie baking sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Roll about 1 ½ tablespoons of cookie dough into round balls and place onto the cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Add 4-5 M&Ms to the cookie dough balls.
- Bake for about 9-10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
- Recipe makes about 2 ½ dozen cookies.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
30Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 118Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 52mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 0gSugar: 12gProtein: 1g
Calories are estimated and may vary.
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