Description
Perfect for easy holiday baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (225g)
- 1 cup granulated white sugar (200g)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all purpose flour (315g)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Mini M&Ms (about 1 cup for topping)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened butter and 1 cup granulated white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine 2½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until the dough forms.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon portions and roll into balls, then gently flatten each between your palms to create a flat surface.
- Press the top of each dough ball into Mini M&Ms, adding a few extra if desired, and place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the M&M coated dough balls on the baking sheet for 30 minutes.
- While the dough chills, preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Sweet Tooth
- Method: Oven