Deliciously thick, chewy, and soft peanut butter loaded cookies that are stuffed full of chocolate M&M's. These are the absolute BEST peanut butter cookies!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Servings: 16- 18 cookies
Ingredients
2cups(250g) plain/all-purpose flour
1teaspoonbaking powder
½teaspoonbaking soda
2teaspoonscornflour/cornstarch
¼teaspoonsalt
½cup(115g) unsalted buttermelted
¾cup(150g) light brown sugar
¼cup(50g) caster/granulated sugar
1large egg
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
½cup(125g) smooth peanut butter
1cup(170g) chocolate M&M's
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone mat, and set aside.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornflour, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugars until combined.
Add the egg, vanilla, and peanut butter, and mix until combined.
Add the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined. Fold in the M&M's.
TIP: If you find the cookie dough too crumbly, add milk (1 tablespoon at a time) and mix until it comes together and is easier to manage.
Roll the dough into 2-oz balls (or use a medium cookie scoop), and place onto the prepared baking tray. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes.
Allow to cool on the baking tray for 5 - 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Cookies stay fresh, kept in an airtight container, at room temperature for up to 1 week.Cookie dough balls can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. Bake straight from frozen.