Vanilla M&M Shortbread Cookies
Crispy, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies infused with vanilla and loaded with colorful M&Ms. The buttery base and sweet chocolate candies create a balanced contrast of textures and flavors.
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
1 1/3 cups M&Ms (milk or dark chocolate variety)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat
Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes
Add vanilla extract, vanilla bean paste, and salt; beat until combined
Stir in sifted flour
Fold in M&Ms
Scoop dough with a medium cookie dough scoop (about 1.5 tablespoons)
Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden
Transfer to wire racks to cool completely
Notes
Use room-temperature butter for optimal creaming
If vanilla bean paste is unavailable, use an additional 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days
For non-chocolate options, substitute M&Ms with vegan candies if needed
Find it online: https://sweetcraftrecipes.com/vanilla-mms-shortbread-cookies/