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M&Ms Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Published: Jun 11, 2013 | 27 Comments

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Peanut Butter Cookies with M&M’s dark chocolate candy.

peanut butter cookies with M&M

This is one of my favorite, classic recipes for peanut butter cookies, and this time I added some M&M’s of dark chocolate variety to dress them up a bit. You can’t really go wrong combining dark chocolate candy and peanut butter, so cookies came out perfectly! They have a moist texture, almost like a brownie, especially if you manage to eat them the same day (which is, believe me, hard not to do). After the first day, they get crispier and will keep that amazingly soft and chewy texture. This is such a great recipe with M&M’s – everybody loves it, even those who are not big fans of peanut butter. It’s just an all around great cookie!

peanut butter cookies with M&M

Do not skip the step of rolling the cookies into small balls and then rolling them in granulated sugar: that’s what makes them look so light in color and pretty! If you don’t roll the cookie dough balls in sugar, your cookies will come out much darker.

M&M peanut butter cookies

I am planning to make these Peanut Butter Cookies with M&M’s tonight and hope you do some time too! Enjoy!

m and ms peanut butter cookies
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M&M peanut butter cookies
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

My favorite, classic recipe for peanut butter cookies, and this time I added some M&Mโ€™s of dark chocolate variety to dress them up a bit. 

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 18 cookies
Calories: 125 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature (let the butter from refrigerator sit on the counter for about an hour or so)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/6 cup granulated sugar for coating
  • 5 oz M&M's candy dark chocolate kind
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Using an electric mixer, cream peanut butter and butter in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add brown sugar; beat until combined. Add eggs and vanilla, and continue beating until creamy.

  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients from step 2 to wet ingredients in step 1, beating on low speed.

  3. Prepare baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greased aluminum foil. Place granulated sugar on a plate. Roll spoonfuls of cookie dough into balls, rolling each ball between your hands. Roll balls in sugar to coat them completely.

  4. Place cookie balls 2 inches apart on a prepared baking sheet. Bake until cookies begin to puff up slightly, about 7 minutes. Remove from oven. Press several M&M candies on top of each cookie. Return to oven; continue baking for about 5 more minutes, until cookies just turn golden brown and chocolate begins to melt. Remove from oven and let the cookies cool at least 10 minutes on baking sheet before transferring cookies to rack to cool completely.

Recipe Notes

Adapted from Martha Stewart.ย 

Nutrition Facts
M&M peanut butter cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 13mg4%
Sodium 43mg2%
Potassium 51mg1%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 70IU1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Filed Under: Chocolate, Cookies, Dessert, Peanut butter, Recipe Published: Jun 11, 2013 27 Comments

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  1. Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef

    Jun 16, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    what a great use for dark chocolate m&ms!

    Reply
  2. Suzanne Perazzini

    Jun 15, 2013 at 7:55 pm

    Peanut butter always makes cookies so much better. Aren’t the ears too big for a dear?

    Reply
    • Julia

      Jun 15, 2013 at 8:31 pm

      Yes, his ears are very big: I thought it was because he was a baby deer. Maybe, it’s an elk after all.

      Reply
  3. Jill

    Jun 14, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    Love these colorful cookies and the furry friend you came across! M & M’s are my favorite childhood candy!

    Reply
  4. Lisa H.

    Jun 13, 2013 at 11:14 pm

    very colourful and cheerful looking cookies ๐Ÿ˜€

    Reply
  5. Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies

    Jun 13, 2013 at 7:17 pm

    Ahhh! I am freaking out over that deer! ๐Ÿ˜€ I love deer. So adorable! And I love these cookies too–M&Ms are the perfect addition to peanut butter cookies. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  6. Serena@Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

    Jun 13, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    Mmmm.. Cookies with M&M’s are always a favorite! The kids always love the addition! Have a fabulous weekend!

    Reply
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