How To Make Giant Levain-Style M&M's Cookies At Home
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
14 minutes
Servings:
8 Cookies
Ingredients
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter (not natural)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ¾ cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chopped peanuts
  • 1 ½ cups peanut M&M's
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  2. Place the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer.
  3. Beat on medium speed until the butter and sugar are creamed together, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add the peanut butter and egg, and beat until combined.
  5. Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Stir in the chopped peanuts and peanut M&M's by hand. The dough will be thick.
  7. Scoop dough into ½ cup portions and roll firmly into balls.
  8. Place the dough balls on a baking sheet or two lined with a silicone mat, about 4 or 6 per baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly.
  9. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until light brown around the edges.
  10. Let cool for 5 minutes on the pan, then remove and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  11. Serve the cookies.