4-Ingredient M&M Cookies
Soft, chewy cookies made with just flour, butter, sugar, and egg—no baking powder or vanilla needed. Mix, scoop, and bake in under 20 minutes for a viral-worthy treat.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 156
- Protein
- 2g
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Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1.5 cups flour
Instructions
- 1
Cream butter and sugar together in a bowl until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Beat in the egg until fully combined and the mixture looks smooth.
- 3
Stir in flour until no streaks remain—do not overmix.
- 4
Drop rounded tablespoon-sized scoops onto a baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- 5
Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers still look slightly soft.
- 6
Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- whisk or wooden spoon
- baking sheet
- wire rack
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