Description
Irresistible mm cookie bites deliver chocolate chip comfort in miniature form. Small yet packed with sweet flavor, these little treats promise delightful moments of pure indulgence you’ll savor bite by delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 sticks (16 tablespoons/226 grams) unsalted butter, browned and cooled
- 2 cups mini M&Ms
Sugars:
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper, ensuring even coverage.
- In a medium bowl, thoroughly whisk together flour, baking soda, and sea salt until completely blended.
- Create a rich brown butter by melting one stick of butter over medium heat, then combine with the second stick until smooth and uniform. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter with dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes light, airy, and pale in color.
- Incorporate eggs individually, beating thoroughly after each addition to maintain a smooth, consistent texture.
- Gradually fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Gently fold in mini M&Ms, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Roll the dough into small, uniform spheres approximately 1 inch in diameter, spacing them evenly on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and slightly set centers.
- Remove from the oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheets for 15 minutes, allowing them to firm up before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
Notes
- Brown butter adds rich, nutty depth to these cookies, elevating the classic M&M treat with a more complex flavor profile.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking helps prevent excessive spreading and creates a more uniform, compact cookie bite.
- For gluten-free options, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the same texture and taste.
- Using mini M&Ms ensures more even distribution and creates a more delicate, bite-sized cookie perfect for snacking or sharing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 181
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 76 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg