Gluten-Free M&M Sugar Cookies
Enjoy simple, gluten-free M&M sugar cookies with this easy recipe. With just a handful of ingredients, this recipe delivers soft, chewy cookies dotted with colorful M&Ms. They’re simple to make and so festive, perfect for any occasion! Follow these easy steps and expert tips for a perfect batch every time.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 13 min
- Yield
- 24 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups gluten-free flour blend (350g, I used Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten-Free Baking Flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (7g)
- 1 teaspoon salt (5g)
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature, (170g))
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (300g)
- 2 eggs (100g)
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups M&Ms (divided (320g))
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the gluten-free flour blend, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together and set aside.
- 2
In a larger bowl, cream together the softened, unsalted butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 3
Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 4
Gradually add half the flour mixture, stirring until just combined, then add the remaining flour, mixing until no streaks of flour remain.
- 5
Gently fold in 1 cup of M&Ms, reserving the rest for later.
- 6
Chill the dough for at least one hour.
- 7
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 8
Form the dough into 2-3 tablespoon balls, placing them 3-4 inches apart on the baking sheet. You should get about 24 balls.
- 9
Press the remaining 1/2 cup of M&Ms into the tops of the dough balls, using 3-4 for each ball.
- 10
Bake on the middle rack at 350°F (175°C) for 11-13 minutes until the edges are lightly browned and the center is set.
- 11
Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 4-5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling. Repeat with remaining dough. Keep the dough in the refrigerator if you are baking in batches.