Mini M&M Chocolate Chunk Cookies
A classic chocolate chunk cookie recipe with added mini M&Ms
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 1 Electric whisk optional
- 1 Wooden Spoon or Rubber Spatula
- 2-3 large flat baking trays
Ingredients
- 170 grams softened butter room temperature
- 110 grams soft brown sugar
- 60 grams white caster sugar
- 1 whole egg
- 300 grams plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 50 grams chopped milk chocolate or chocolate chips
- 70 grams mini M&Ms
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl add the softened butter, brown sugar and white sugar.
- Beat together with an electric whisk, stand mixer with paddle attachment or by hand with a wooden spoon for 4-5 minutes until the sugar has dissolved and the butter has become soft and creamy.
- Add the egg and mix for another minute until combined and smooth.
- Add the flour and baking powder and mix together for another minute.
- Add in the chopped milk chocolate chunks or chips and mini M&Ms and mix together well.
- Cover the bowl with cling film and place into the fridge for 30 minutes to let the dough firm up and chill.
- Preheat oven to 180°c (360°f) or 170°c (340°f) if fan assisted.
- Weigh the dough into 50 gram pieces. Roll each piece in your hands till it resemebles a all.
- Place the balls onto baking trays with plenty of space in between and press down onto each ball slightly.
- For extra pretty cookies, add a few bits of chocolate chunks and 3-4 mini M&Ms onto each cookie.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cookies have spread out and turned a nice even golden brown on the edges.
- Allow to cool before removing from the tray.
- Eat immediately or store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.
Notes
The calorie information is an estimate provided as a courtesy based off the website https://caloriecontrol.org/healthy-weight-tool-kit/food-calorie-calculator/. It will differ depending on the specific brands and ingredients that you use.