Description
Delightful gluten-free cookies packed with creamy peanut butter and M&M’s, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup Butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 3/4 cup Creamy Peanut Butter (Jif or Skippy’s)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 2 3/4 cups Gluten-Free Rolled Oats
- 1 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups M&M’s
- 1/2 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and sugar for 3-4 minutes or until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl.
- Add the peanut butter and mix for 1 minute longer. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla extract.
- Stir in rolled oats, baking soda, and salt. Set aside 1/4 cup of M&M’s for placing on the top of the cookies once removed from the oven. Fold in M&M’s and chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop cookie dough onto the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes. Press remaining M&M’s into the baked cookies. Let set for 5 minutes before removing.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to three months. Remember to let them cool completely before freezing.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg