The beauty of this chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe is that you melt the butter in the microwave (or stove top if you wish) and the whole batter comes together so easily, with a whisk. Does it get any easier than that? The technique is different, in that you roll the dough into a ball, pull it in half and then stack the two “ends” on top of one another. The end result? A chewy cookie on the inside, with crispy edges. It’s a versatile cookie, so add chips or (in this case) M&Ms. Nuts are optional.
There are probably as many recipes for chocolate chip cookies as there are stars. Well, that is an exaggeration, but it’s pretty close. Chocolate Chip cookies are pretty much guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone’s face– especially if they have a crispy edge and chewy middle. I know that my family can’t resist them.
It’s back-to-school time at my job, for me, and I try to pack a nutritious lunch. Most times. Once in a while, it’s a treat to have a cookie (or two) to nosh on. My men love cookies, and they don’t gain weight. Isn’t fair, is it?
The cast of characters– white and brown sugar, flour, baking soda, melted butter, vanilla, 1 egg and 1 egg yolk. Chips, of course. in this case, M&M’s.
‘sIt’s been a while since I’ve baked cookies. I have a shameless assortment of bags and bags of chips. Name the flavor, I’ve probably got them. This recipe is a version of the Cook’s Illustrated “Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie“.
Why, yes, I have a bag (or three) of M&Ms. I love the color, almost as much as “Funfetti Cookie” colors.
Cook’s Illustrated’s technique is to roll the dough into a ball, break it in half and then press them together.
The Perfect Rainbow Chocolate Chip Cookie
Ingredients
- 2 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 sticks 12 tablespoons of salted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg + 1 egg yolk at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini m&m’s or your choice of chips
- chopped walnuts or pecans are optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Melt the butter in the microwave, and set aside, until just cooled.
- Mix the flour and baking soda in a bowl and set aside.
- In another bowl, mix the butter and sugars until they are combined.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla and stir until mixed.
- Gradually add flour and mix until a dough forms – it might seem creamy but no worries, it will come together.
- Divide the dough how you choose (1/4 cup portions for 18 large cookies or 2 tablespoon portions for 36 smaller cookies).
- Shape each portion into a ball with your hands then pull each ball into two equal pieces. Turn each half so that the rough side of the half (what used to be the inside of the ball) faces upwards and then press both halves together.
- Place the dough rough-side up on a baking sheets. If you’re doing large cookies, I’d leave about 2 inches in between each.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes (large cookies) or 8-12 minutes (small cookies) or until the edges are slightly brown. The centers should be
- soft and puffy. Do not over bake. Let cool completely then enjoy!
Notes
I so need to bake some cookies!! These would be perfect.
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Debbie they look so cute and lovely… sure delight for kids, this is my first time i am leaving a comment and i truly enjoy your blog. Love your creations 🙂
You just can't go wrong with a choc chip cookie!
I know two little girls who would love these. And yes, we all need a cookie sometimes.
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Gah. I so want M&M cookies now. And I have a feeling the craving isn't going to stop until I get them!
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I love these! They are so pretty…and well…they have M&Ms! 🙂
They look so scrumptious. Cant allow my son to see these or ill be in trouble :)))!!
Cheers,
Lia.
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I laughed so hard when you said you would give the second cookie to someone on a diet. That's what I would do! LOL!!
These cookies look so fun and delicious. I would definitely brown my butter. I love brown butter. Yum! Thanks for sharing!
These look so good! My husband will love them, too! Thanks for sharing.
Great job…so easy and delicious !