Description
Soft, chewy, and packed with peanut butter flavor and colorful M&Ms, these cookies are a quick and easy dessert win! Perfect for bake sales, lunchboxes, or when you need simple and fun food ideas for kids and adults alike. This easy recipe uses everyday pantry ingredients and comes together fast — ideal for last-minute dessert cravings, casual get-togethers, or just because. Great for cookie swaps, holiday gifting, or anytime you want a treat that’s as pretty as it is delicious. It’s a quick dessert, fun snack, and guaranteed hit!
Ingredients
1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup M&Ms (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
4. Add egg and vanilla, mix until well combined.
5. Slowly mix in dry ingredients just until combined—do not overmix.
6. Fold in M&Ms, saving some to press on top of the cookies.
7. Scoop dough into balls and place on baking sheets. Press extra M&Ms on top.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set. Centers should look soft.
9. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Don’t overbake! Cookies should look slightly underdone in the center when pulled from the oven.
Pressing extra M&Ms on top before baking makes them picture-perfect.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, easy recipe, M&M cookies, quick dessert