Easy Smarties Cookies Recipe

I really had fun making these Smarties cookies. I love how colourful and festive these cookies are. I also like the combination of the soft and chewy cookie and the crunchy Smarties. I promise you will enjoy them too!

Smarties Cookies

My cookies are rich, chewy, and super festive! They are my go-to colorful and fun snacks or desserts; kids LOVE them, and they are also suitable for parties, holidays, or gifts.

Smarties are a classic. I remember loving this as a kid, and I still love it now that I’m an adult. This recipe is incredibly quick and easy; it actually took me less than 15 minutes to prepare these cookies.

Plus, It’s absolutely kid-friendly. This recipe will be a sure hit for all kids. My kids adore them!

And if you are worried about Smarties cracking, don't worry; these cookies don't have to stay in the oven for long (just 10 minutes), so the Smarties cracking (or melting) should not be a big issue.

Ingredients

Complete information on ingredients and quantities is in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Butter: They adds moisture and subtle flavor to your cookies. Make sure that it is unsalted though; using salted butter will make your cookies salty.

Granulated Sugar: Sugar adds sweetness to the cookie batter.

Brown Sugar: Brown sugar is the ingredient that gives your cookie its golden-brown color. It also adds sweetness to the cookie batter but a more subtle flavor.

Egg: I use just one large egg.

Vanilla Extract: Gives your cookies that delectable aroma.

All-Purpose Flour (Plain Flour): Makes the base of your batter.

Baking Soda: This is a leavening agent and helps your batter rise.

Smarties: Smarties are popular candies and can be found in your common grocery stores.

How To Make Smarties Cookies?

One: Preheat the oven to 180°C or 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Two: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

Tip: Make sure to sift your dry ingredients to avoid clumps in your batter.

Three: In another bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugars, and brown sugar using an electric mixer.

Four: Add the egg and vanilla extract, mix until combined.

Five: Add the flour mixture and mix until incorporated.

Six: Mix in the Smarties using a spatula or wooden spoon.

Tip: You may add crushed smarties instead of whole ones.

Seven: Scoop 1 tablespoon of the batter for one cookie (about 14 equal cookies).

Tip: You may use a mini cookie scoop to get the same sizes of cookies. This will look better when serving (or if you want to gift these yummy treats).

Eight: Roll them into balls and place them on the baking tray and try to flatten them slightly with your fingers add extra smarties on top of each cookie (optional).

Nine: Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, then place on a wire rack to cool. Serve and Enjoy!

My Helpful Tips!

• Scoop any batter remnants from the side of the bowl and incorporate them into the batter. This is to make sure that you get maximum batter for more cookies!
• If you don’t have a mini cookie scoop, I find that mini-ice cream scooper also makes uniform-sized cookies.
• If you don’t have Smarties, you can use M&M’s as a substitute.
• I store these cookies in an airtight container or cookie jar at room temperature. They should be good to eat for about 5 days.

Freeze The Cookie Dough

I also like to freeze the cookie dough before baking. I simply shape the dough into cookies and freeze them on baking trays. Then, I transfer them into freezer bags, keep them in the freezer, and bake them from frozen. However, When I bake them frozen, I increase the baking time by 7 minutes.

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• Jam Filled Cookie

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