Ingredients
2tbspunsalted butter,softened to room temperature
2tbspgranulated sugar
2tbsplight sugar,or dark brown, packed
2tbspbeaten egg
½tsppure vanilla extract
2tbspcreamy peanut butter
6tbspall purpose flour,spooned and leveled
2tbspold fashioned whole rolled oats,or quick oats
¼tspbaking soda
⅛tspsalt
⅓cupm&ms
2tbspsemi sweet chocolate chips,plus extra for garnish, optional
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together in a large bowl on medium-high speed until combined and creamy.
Add the beaten egg, vanilla extract, and peanut butter then beat on medium-high speed until combined. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed.
Beat in the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt on low speed then beat in the M&Ms and chocolate chips until combined.
Shape into a mound in the center of the lined baking sheet.
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until edges and top are lightly browned.
Cool the cookie on the baking sheet for 10 minutes. As it cools, press a few chocolate chips into the top, if desired, for garnish.
Serve and enjoy!
