20-Min M&M Butter Cookies
Soft, buttery sugar cookies studded with candy in under 5 minutes of hands-on time. Mix, scoop, bake—no mixer needed.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 156
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat butter and sugar together in a bowl until light and fluffy, ~2 minutes.
Step 2
Add egg and stir until fully combined. Fold in flour until no dry streaks remain.
Step 3
Scoop dough into 12 small balls on a baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Step 4
Bake 10–12 minutes until edges turn golden brown. Centers should look slightly underdone.
Step 5
Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- wooden spoon
- baking sheet
- oven
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