Get ready to experience the ultimate cookie indulgence that will make your taste buds dance with joy! These Giant Peanut Butter M&M Cookies are not just your ordinary sweet treat - they're a massive, mouthwatering explosion of creamy peanut butter and colorful candy goodness that will have everyone begging for more. Imagine a cookie so big, so deliciously packed with M&Ms, that it transforms an ordinary snack time into an extraordinary culinary adventure. Whether you're a chocolate lover, a peanut butter fanatic, or simply someone who appreciates an epic dessert, this recipe is about to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup M&M candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and brown sugar. Mix thoroughly until the mixture becomes smooth and well-incorporated.
- Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture. Stir vigorously until the ingredients are completely blended and the mixture is uniform.
- Sprinkle the baking soda over the mixture and fold it in gently, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Fold in half of the M&M candies into the cookie dough, reserving the remaining candies for topping.
- Scoop the dough into 12 equal-sized portions, placing them on the prepared baking sheet with ample space between each cookie.
- Gently press the remaining M&M candies onto the top of each cookie dough ball, creating a decorative and colorful surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers appear set.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, serve and enjoy your giant peanut butter M&M cookies!
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and better cookie texture.
- For perfectly uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop or weigh each dough portion.
- Don't overmix the dough - mix just until ingredients are combined to keep cookies tender.
- Press M&Ms gently into the cookie surface to create an attractive, colorful top.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to help them set properly.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days.
- For extra richness, use creamy peanut butter instead of natural or crunchy varieties.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading.
- Use a light-colored baking sheet to prevent cookie bottoms from over-browning.
- For a fun variation, mix different types of M&Ms or add chocolate chips to the dough.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 25mg
