M&M Mint Cookies Recipe
175kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mint M&Ms
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Cookie scoop
- Cooling rack
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter and sugars until light and creamy.
- Add egg, vanilla, and peppermint extract.
- Whisk the dry ingredients separately.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Fold in mint M&Ms and chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes.
- Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
- Transfer to a cooling rack.
Nutrition
Serving1cookieCalories175kcalCarbohydrates25gProtein2gFat8gSaturated Fat5gPolyunsaturated Fat0.5gMonounsaturated Fat2gCholesterol20mgSodium105mgPotassium70mgFiber2gSugar16gVitamin A180IUCalcium15mgIron1mg
Notes
- Do not overbake; the centers should remain slightly soft.
- Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes if it spreads too much.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container.
- Extra M&Ms can be pressed onto the cookies after baking for a more festive appearance.