Pumpkin Spice M&M Cookies Recipe
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 1/2 cups Pumpkin Spice M&Ms (plus extra for pressing on top)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preparation and Preheating Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent the cookies from sticking and to ensure even browning.
- Step 2: Creaming the Butter and Sugars In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together on medium-high speed. Continue mixing for about 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well-combined.
- Step 3: Adding Wet Ingredients Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat again on medium speed until the egg is fully incorporated and the batter looks smooth.
- Step 4: Mixing Dry Ingredients In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. This ensures the leavening agents and spices are evenly distributed before they hit the wet ingredients.
- Step 5: Combining the Dough Turn the mixer to low speed and gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix just until the white streaks of flour disappear. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cookies tough.
- Step 6: Folding in the M&Ms Using a sturdy spatula, gently fold in the Pumpkin Spice M&Ms by hand. Distribute them evenly throughout the thick cookie dough.
- Step 7: Scooping the Dough Use a cookie scoop or a tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough (about 1.5 to 2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheets. Space them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. If desired, press a few extra M&Ms into the top of each dough ball for a professional look.
- Step 8: Baking Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes. The edges should be a light golden brown, but the centers might still look slightly soft. They will firm up as they cool on the hot pan.
- Step 9: Cooling Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.