These delightful cookies are loaded with peanut butter, rolled oats, and your favorite M&M's, making them a go-to snack for kids and adults alike. Simple steps and easily sourced ingredients result in a foolproof recipe ready to please any sweet tooth.
Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the softened unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar together on medium speed until smooth.
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Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peanut butter; mix on high until combined, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
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In a separate bowl, toss the old-fashioned rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt together. Add this mixture to the wet ingredients and mix on low until combined.
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Fold in the M&Ms and mini chocolate chips.
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Preheat the oven to 325°F and meanwhile, line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
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Roll balls of dough (about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie) and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Press a few extra M&Ms into the tops of the cookies for visual appeal.
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Bake for 10-11 minutes until very lightly browned on the sides. The centers will look very soft. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.