Soft and Chewy M&M cookies are a fun treat that brings happiness to both kids and adults. The colorful candies nestled in a buttery, chewy cookie dough will have you reaching for seconds (and maybe thirds). Get your baking apron on and let's bake some M&M cookies!
What is better than a bag of M&M's, an M&M cookie! You will find these cookies to be such a hit with all ages. Such a fun and versatile cookie. There are M&M's sold for almost every holiday, so you can switch them up for Christmas, Halloween, Valentine's Day, Easter, etc. I add in semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips but you can also change that to nothing but M&M's or throw in white chocolate chips, dark chocolate. Any or all will make for a delicious cookie. The best is right out of the oven and still warm! I hope you enjoy these like we do.
Try some of our other cookie recipes, such as Chocolate No Bake Cookies, Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies, Ginger Molasses Cookies, or Copycat Lofthouse Cookies.
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Ingredients for Chewy M&M Cookies
- unsalted butter
- brown sugar
- granulated sugar
- eggs
- vanilla extract
- all purpose flour
- baking soda
- cornstarch
- salt
- chocolate chips
- M&M's
FAQs
M&M Cookies are classic, soft, and chewy cookies loaded with colorful M&M candies. They combine the deliciousness of a traditional chocolate chip cookie with the crunch and vibrant colors of M&Ms.
Yes, you can prepare the cookie dough in advance. Store the dough in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to bake, let the dough sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before forming cookies and baking.
Yes, you can freeze the cookie dough. Scoop the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze until solid, then transfer the dough balls to a freezer bag or airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding an extra minute or two to the baking time.
Cookies may spread too much if the dough is too warm. Chilling the dough before baking can help. Also, ensure your butter is not too soft or melted when mixing.
Yes, you can adjust the size of the cookies. For smaller cookies, reduce the baking time by a couple of minutes. For larger cookies, increase the baking time by a few minutes. Always keep an eye on the cookies and check for doneness.
Top Tips
- A good cookie scoop is so helpful for this type of cookie. They help keep the cookies mostly the same size.
- We love to switch out the M&M's with the seasonal types, such as Valentine's Day, Christmas, Fourth of July.
- Do not overbake the cookies, to ensure you have them soft, chewy, and crispy. You can remove them from the oven right before they are done, to finish baking on the sheet.
- For a soft and chewy texture, make sure to use softened butter and avoid overmixing the dough. This helps create tender cookies that are just the right amount of chewy.
- If you want to enjoy that freshly baked taste, pop them in the microwave for a few seconds to warm them up. Your taste buds will thank you!
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for maximum freshness. To keep them soft and chewy, you can also add a slice of bread to the container - the cookies will absorb the moisture and stay delicious for days. As if they'll last that long.
How to make Chocolate Chip M&M cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. About 3-4 minutes on medium speed. Using a rubber spatula, scrape down the sides as needed.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the M&M's candies and chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Place extra M&M's on top, if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Enjoy!
Best Soft and Chewy M&M Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&M's (½ cup more if placing on top)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. About 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour in the chocolate chips and M&M's into your cookie batter.
- Gently fold in the M&M's candies and chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Place extra M&M's on top, if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Enjoy!
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