Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter M & M Cookies
Satisfy your cookie cravings with this simple and delicious recipe for Peanut Butter M&M Cookies. With only a few ingredients, these cookies are perfect for a quick and tasty treat.
Servings: 12
Calories: 415kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter Jif or Skippy recommended
- 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free 1:1 flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup peanut butter m&m's plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- Cream together butter and peanut butter until smooth and fluffy.
- Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, and pudding mix; mix until creamy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until fully combined.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and peanut butter M&Ms evenly.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet; press extra M&Ms on top for a pretty finish.
- Bake 8–10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients for best texture.
- For a fun twist, swap peanut butter M&Ms with Reese’s Pieces or regular M&Ms.
- Dough can be frozen in balls for baking later—add 1-2 minutes to baking time if baking from frozen.
- Room Temperature: Store baked peanut butter M&M cookies in an airtight container at room temp for up to 5 days. Add a slice of bread to the container to keep cookies extra soft!
- Refrigerator: You can refrigerate them for up to 7 days, but keep in mind—they’ll firm up a bit. Pop one in the microwave for 10–15 seconds to bring back that fresh-from-the-oven softness.
- Freezer (Baked Cookies): Let cookies cool completely, then place in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temp or warm in the microwave when ready to enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cookies | Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 366mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 551IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg
