Chewy Oatmeal and M&M cookies are a delightful treat full of flavor and texture. With quick-cooking oats and colorful M&M baking bits, the cookies are not only chewy but also irresistible. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet snack, they promise satisfaction in every bite.
Choosing high-quality butter makes a difference in the cookie’s richness, so opt for unsalted butter if you can. If you’re feeling adventurous or have allergies, consider swapping out the M&M baking bits for other chocolate or nut options. Just keep in mind that quick-cooking oats give the cookies their chewy texture, so substitutions might alter that delightful quality.
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Chewy Oatmeal and M&M cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups miniature M&M baking bits
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Cream together 1 1/4 cups softened butter, 1/2 cup sugar, and 3/4 cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 1 large egg and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, mixing well to combine.
- Next, incorporate 3 cups quick-cooking oats, 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt into the mixture, mixing until everything is well combined.
- Stir in 1 3/4 cups miniature M&M baking bits, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet, placing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 8 to 9 minutes, or until the cookies are set but not overbaked.
- Allow to cool on the cookie sheets for 1 minute before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
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If you’re in the mood for another delightful cookie, consider making Choc Oat Chip Cookies. With a rich mixture of oats and chocolate chips, they offer a chewy texture and a bit of crunch from the nuts, making them a perfect companion to the Chewy Oatmeal and M&M cookies.