M&m Cookies Recipe

The best M&M Cookies recipe is a classic soft and chewy cookie that deserves a place in every recipe box. Check out my tips and adaptations in the post below.

Soft and Chewy M&M Cookies

The BEST Soft and Chewy M&M Cookies. Crisp chewy edges, soft centers and loaded with colorful M&M’s. Everyone goes crazy for these.

Prep: 20min

Total: 29min

Yield: 10

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 190 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Sodium 72 mg, Sugar 18 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups all purpose flour (see note)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened but still cool )
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ⅓ cup brown sugar, lightly packed (make sure it’s fresh and soft)
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups M&M’s or a mixture of M&M’s and chocolate chips (divided )

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
3. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and both sugars for 1-2 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined and scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. On low speed, add in flour mixture and mix until just combined.
4. Gently stir in M&M’s/chocolate chips – I usually add just under 1 cup into the batter, the rest get pressed on top of the cookies before baking.
5. Scoop balls of dough, between 1½ and 3-tablespoon portions (see note about optional chill time). Drop dough onto prepared baking sheets leaving an inch or two for spreading. I like to mound the dough balls so that they’re higher rather than wider. Using the remaining M&M’s/chocolate chips, nestle several (5 or so) onto the top of each mound of dough. Keep in mind that the cookies will spread out while baking, so be generous.
6. Bake for 8-10 minutes for smaller dough balls and 9-11 minutes for larger dough balls. Bake until the edges of the cookies are set but the center is still slightly underdone, this will create a soft cookie. For a crispier cookie, continue baking for another minute or two. See note about getting perfectly round cookies.
7. Place the baking sheets on wire racks and allow the cookies to cool completely. They will firm up as they cool.

M&M Cookies

The best M&M Cookie recipe is a classic soft and chewy cookie that deserves a place in every recipe box. Check out my tips and adaptations in the post below.

Prep: 10min

Total: 20min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 216 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 138 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 21 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cups butter (, softened)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cups light brown sugar (, firmly packed)
• 1 eggs (, room temperature)
• 1/2 Tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cups mini chocolate chips
• 1 cup m&m’s

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or silplat mat.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in medium bowl; set aside.
3. Add butter, sugar and brown sugar to a large mixing bowl or stand mixer and beat well until creamed together.
4. Add egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
5. Gradually mix in the flour and mix until combined.
6. Stir in chocolate chips and m&m’s.
7. Scoop dough into large balls (about 3 Tablespoons) and place on prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown around the edges (Do not over bake.)
9. Let stand 1 minute on cookie sheet, then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely

Soft Chewy M&M Cookies Recipe

FAQ

Can you use regular M&Ms for baking?

Why are my M&M cookies flat?

How to make the Kylie Jenner cookies?

1. 2 ¼ cups (323 g) plain / all-purpose flour.
2. 1 teaspoon (5 g) baking soda / bicarbonate of soda.
3. ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt.
4. 225 g (2 sticks / 8 oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature.
5. 1 cup (220 g) brown sugar, packed.
6. ¾ cup (168 g) white sugar.
7. 1 teaspoon (5 g) vanilla extract.
8. 2 large eggs.

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