M&M Surprise Cookies

Friday, December 4, 2009

These cookies should be called “Super Sugar Overload Cookies”. They’re pretty intense. I could only handle eating one of these and I love chocolate and peanut butter. When you consider the anatomy of this cookie, it’s not wonder they’re sugar-coma inducing. Start with a peanut butter cookie pressed into a mini-muffin tin, then a Reeces peanut butter cup is pressed into the cookie. On top of the peanut butter cup are 4 mini marshmallows heated until they puff up. Next, a drizzle of chocolate which is finally topped with some crushed M&Ms. These little guys really pack a punch of flavors. It’s like a sugar party in your mouth.

I had a really hard time finding mini-M&Ms. In fact, I couldn’t find them. I looked in three stores with no luck. So I just used regular M&Ms that I chopped up a bit so they wouldn’t be disproportionate in size. It worked just fine.

Definitely be sure to let the peanut butter cookies cool completely in the pan. If you try to remove them too early, they’ll get all smooshed up and it won’t be pretty.

I had some issues with the peanut butter cookie batter. It had an odd texture even prior to baking. It was a bit gritty. Next time, I would definitely cream the peanut butter, then add the sugar and cream those two ingredients prior to adding the eggs. I think that would help with the texture. It wasn’t horrible, just not as smooth as I would have thought.

Peanut Butter Cup Surprise Cookies

Yield: ~36

Ingredients:

2 Cup creamy peanut butter
2 Cup sugar
2 egg
24 mini Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, unwrapped
mini marshmallows
2 Cup semi sweet chocolate chips
4-6 Tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 Cup mini M&M’s - I used chopped M&Ms

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place peanut butter, sugar and egg into a large bowl and mix until well combined.

Scoop dough evenly into a 12 count mini cheesecake pan or mini muffin pan. Cook for 13-15 minutes until almost done.

Remove from oven and press a peanut butter cup into the center of each cookie until flush with cookie top. Top each cookie with 4 mini marshmallows and return to oven for 2-3 more minutes or until marshmallows are puffed. Remove and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.

Place chocolate chips into a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals until melted smooth. Stir in 2-3 Tablespoons heavy cream until silky and smooth. Spoon chocolate over top of puffed marshmallows and sprinkle with mini M&M’s.

Recipe from Picky Palate

I am submitting these as my entry for Flavor of the Month on Bake at 350. This month, the flavor is Cookies!

Cookies, Dessert

17 comments »

12 Responses to “It’s good to be back in the kitchen!! Martha Stewart’s Buttermilk Cupcakes with Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream”

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Jigginjessica — July 10, 2009 at 12:47 pm

These look and sounds great! Also thanks for the link to the cupcake carrier! I’ve been wanting to buy one for awhile now but didn’t like that Wilton’s only held 12.
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Cate — July 10, 2009 at 12:48 pm

Those paper cupcake liners are so pretty! I keep seeing recipes from that book and I really want to get myself a copy!
Do you think you could add a few extra ounces of chocolate to the frosting without messing up the texture?
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Erin — July 10, 2009 at 12:51 pm

I just posted cupcakes from that book today too! And I also have the Wilton cupcake carrier. Not to thrilled with it either, but I got it because I needed something to carry a huge sheet cake in. I would love a double decker.

Your cupcakes look great, as always! I need to work on my frosting skills. (Hence the reason I posted a recipe that could be frosted in a “rustic” style!)
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Jen — July 10, 2009 at 12:55 pm

Jessica – Definitely check out that carrier. Not sure if you guys have a Container Store, but I think BB&B carries it now too.

Cate – I’m not sure if more chocolate would ruin the texture… Possibly. I was underwhelmed when I tasted the frosting by itself, but when it was on the cupcake, it was really good. The subtle flavor paired really well with this cupcake. I just really prefer my chocolate frosting to be really chocolatey!

Erin – Thanks! I’m always try to improve my skills. This was the first time I’ve tried the rosette. I usually pipe from the outside in.
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Ingrid — July 10, 2009 at 4:59 pm

Yay, for packages in the mail and new kitchens!

I like how you frosted the cupcakes, very pretty. I haven’t made SMBC yet but I’m gonna soon. Sounds good!

Happy Friday!
~ingrid
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Jennifer — July 11, 2009 at 7:52 pm

I need that cupcake carrier!! Thanks for the link to it!! Ive been on the out look for a great one for a while!

These are great cupcakes! Well done!!
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craftybitch — July 13, 2009 at 3:07 pm

These look awesome! What icing tip did you use, if you don’t mind me asking?
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Jen — July 13, 2009 at 3:39 pm

I used my trusty old 1M tip for the frosting.
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craftybitch — July 13, 2009 at 5:08 pm

Awesome, thank you!
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Scott W. — July 23, 2009 at 12:34 am

The frosting is so delicate looking. Just the way Martha Stewart would like it.
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Little Ewe — July 30, 2009 at 11:59 am

love the recioes and will definately try them but as i live in the uk please could you give me imperial measures rather than cupa and sticks thanks:)
Fiona
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articia — July 12, 2010 at 2:34 pm

when I make chocolate SMBC I actually use cocoa powder. I think it gives it a stronger chocolate flavor without messing with the texture. Maybe you could try adding some cocoa powder if the melted chocolate doesn’t taste bold enough.

also, I saw those snap n’ stack cupcake carriers at my local Meijer and bought 2. they weren’t cheap so as I was driving home I was deciding if I was going to regret spending nearly $50 on the 2 of them, but I couldn’t be happier with them. they’re come in *so* handy.