Make-Ahead Freezable Cookie Dough M&M Cookies | Baking for Large Families
Treat yourself and the family to these deliciously sweet M&M Cookies. They are fun to make and perfect to add as a snack with lunch or after dinner. The best part is this make ahead M&M Cookie dough is also freezble!
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar firmly packed
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&M candies plus extra for the top of the cookies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy and well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla.
- Slowly add the flour mixture, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and M&M’s.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, portion the dough and place on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Press extra M&Ms into the top of each cookie dough ball.
- Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool 5 to 7 minutes on the cookie sheets before transferring them to a wire rack to completely cool.
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Notes
To freeze this Make Ahead Freezable Cookie Dough:
- Place waxed paper on a baking sheet.
- Prepare the batter as directed and scoop onto the waxed paper.
- Place the baking sheet in the freezer until the cookie dough is frozen.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze up to 6 months.
- Follow the baking directions above! You can bake the cookies from frozen, but they will need a few more minutes added to the baking time if you chose.