Description
Classic Soft and Chewy M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pudding blend creamy texture and sweet chocolate charm. Rich cookies satisfy sweet cravings with indulgent mix-ins you cannot resist.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup (150 g) packed brown sugar
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (175 g) M&Ms (plus extra for topping)
- 1 cup (175 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3.4 oz (96 g) instant vanilla or chocolate pudding mix
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Workspace: Line baking sheets with parchment paper and preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Craft Dry Mixture: Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Create Butter Base: Cream granulated and brown sugars with softened butter until light and fluffy, blending in vanilla extract and pudding mix until smooth.
- Integrate Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, mixing completely after each addition to create a uniform batter.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring minimally to maintain dough’s delicate structure, then fold in chocolate chips and M&Ms, ensuring even distribution.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon portions, strategically placing extra M&Ms on top for visual enhancement, and arrange on prepared baking sheets with ample spacing.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft; rest cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to complete cooling and achieve optimal chewy texture.
Notes
Measure Ingredients Precisely: Use exact measurements for flour, sugars, and pudding mix to maintain the perfect soft and chewy texture of the cookies.
Butter Temperature Matters: Ensure butter is softened but not melted, allowing for optimal creaming and creating a light, fluffy cookie base.
Avoid Overmixing Dough: Fold dry ingredients gently and minimally to prevent tough, dense cookies – stop mixing as soon as ingredients are just combined.
Chill for Enhanced Flavor: Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes before baking to intensify flavors and prevent excessive spreading during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg