Ingredients
2cupsall-purpose flour,plus 2 tbsp, spoon & leveled
1tspcornstarch
1tspbaking soda
½tspsalt
¾cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature
1cuppacked light brown sugar
½cupgranulated sugar
1largeegg,plus 1 egg yolk at room temperature
1½tsppure vanilla extract
1cupmini M&Ms
Preparation
Whisk the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Set aside.
In a large bowl using a hand-held mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat softened butter for about 1 minute on medium speed until creamy. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar, then beat on medium-high speed until creamy and combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
Beat in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract in the same large bowl. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. With the mixer running on low speed, slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
Pour in the M&Ms and beat on low speed for about 20 seconds or until combined. Once completely combined, cover cookie dough tightly and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes and up to 5 days.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
Roll cookie dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoons of dough per cookie. Arrange 3 inches apart on the baking sheets.
Bake for about 11 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned on the sides. The centers will look soft.
Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. While the cookies are still warm, feel free to press a couple more M&Ms into the tops. This is just for presentation.
Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
