Marry Me Cookies: A Step-by-Step Guide
Marry Me Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor! Follow this easy recipe to bake the perfect batch for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups 280g All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- ½ teaspoon Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon optional
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup 170g Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup 200g Brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup 100g Granulated sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 1 Egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
Mix-ins:
- 1 cup 170g Dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup 85g White chocolate chips
- ½ cup 60g Chopped pecans (optional)
- Flaky sea salt for topping – As needed
Instructions
Prep Your Ingredients & Equipment
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Let butter, eggs, and vanilla come to room temperature for smooth blending.
- Measure and sift the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon) to avoid lumps.
- Pro Tip: Using room-temperature ingredients ensures a well-mixed, even dough.
Cream the Butter & Sugars
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Why It Works: Creaming butter and sugar properly aerates the dough, giving you a soft, tender cookie.
Combine Dry & Wet Ingredients
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips and pecans using a silicone spatula, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Pro Tip: Overmixing can result in tough cookies—mix only until everything is just combined.
Chill the Dough (Optional but Recommended!)
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours).
- Chilling helps the flavors develop and gives the cookies a chewier texture.
- Short on time? You can bake immediately, but chilling enhances the taste and structure.
Shape & Bake
- Scoop 2-tablespoon portions of dough and place them 2 inches apart on the lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt for an elevated flavor.
Notes
Marry Me Cookies – Recipe Recap
Recipe Details- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling time)
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: ~220 kcal per cookie
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Sugar: 18g
- Protein: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Course: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American, French-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Method: Baking
- Keyword: Marry Me Cookies, chewy cookies, brown sugar cookies, chocolate chip cookies, bakery-style cookies
- Skill Level: Beginner-friendly