Famous Smartie Cookies Recipe

A family heirloom recipe! These classic chocolate chip cookies are unbelievably delicious. Elevate them with high-quality milk chocolate chips, or stay true to tradition with colorful Smarties or M&Ms. Soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, these cookies are irresistible. They'll stay fresh for up to a week in an airtight container—if they last that long!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 28 mins
Calories 650.3 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 2.6 (10 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Famous Smartie Cookies

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How to Make Famous Smartie Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together in a medium bowl: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in 2 cups of your favorite chocolate chips, Smarties, or M&Ms.
  7. Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 days).
  8. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  9. Roll rounded tablespoons of dough into balls.
  10. Place dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  11. Bake for 18-24 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Baking time may vary depending on the size of your cookies and your oven.
  12. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  13. Enjoy your warm, delicious cookies!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

253g

Fat

98g

Carbs

28g