These M&M cookies are quick and easy to make. They’re similar to chocolate chip cookies and are great for any occasion.
This cookie recipe is one that we turn to when we want a chocolate chip cookie but are craving something a little different.
Ingredients For M&M Cookies
These cookies are made with simple ingredients that are easy to find and may already be on hand.
- White sugar.
- Butter.
- Egg.
- Vanilla.
- Milk.
- All-purpose flour.
- Baking powder.
- Baking soda.
- Sea salt.
- Mini M&M candies. Regular-sized ones can also be used.
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Add-ins For Cookies
These cookies are great, but some add-ins can take this recipe up a notch.
- Chopped walnuts add some crunch.
- Slivered almonds are another great addition.
- Mini chocolate chips add more chocolate flavor to the cookies.
Change The Color For Different Occasions
The good thing about M&M candies is that they make colors for every occasion.
We usually use mini M&Ms to make these cookies but regular-sized M&Ms come in many colors to match a mood or holiday.
Red and green M&Ms for Christmas. Pink for Valentine’s Day. Pastel colors for Easter.
We have even used this cookie recipe for bridal and baby showers.
Tips For Making These Cookies
Making this recipe is easy but these tips will help ensure the best results.
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature so that it mixes well with the sugar.
- Don’t overbake the cookies. They should be soft and slightly wet in the center when they are removed from the oven.
- Cool the cookies for 1-2 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely. Then promptly store them in an air-tight container to keep them fresh.
- Use a cookie scoop to make evenly sized-cookies. We use the smaller scoop in a set most of the time, but the medium-sized one is how you will get 24 cookies out of this recipe.
How To Store Cookies
After cooling, these cookies should be kept in an air-tight container. They will stay fresh for up to five days when stored this way.
To keep cookies fresh for longer, store them in the freezer for up to three months.
Serving M&M Cookies
These cookies make an appearance at Christmas for us every year. We add them to cookie baskets and exchanges because they are colorful.
But these cookies can also be served at any time of year. During the summer we like to use them to make ice cream sandwiches.
They are also requested by many of our friends and family.
If you’d like a chocolate chip cookie to make try our Triple chocolate chip cookies.
M&M Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1½ cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 cup mini M&M candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Add egg, vanilla and milk, beating until just mixed in.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Stir flour mixture into the butter and sugar mixture, stir to combine.
- Fold in the M&M candies.
- Scoop evenly sized dough balls onto the prepared pan spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until the edges are browned and the centers are still slightly wet.
- Cool on the pan for 1-2 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool.
- As soon as the cookies are cooled, transfer to an air-tight container and store at room temperature for up to 5 days.
These M&M cookies look like such a fun treat! I like how they strike a balance between classic chocolate chip cookies and a colorful twist with the M&Ms. The texture you described—crispy on the edges and chewy in the center—sounds perfect.
Do you think this recipe would work well with other candies, like Reese’s Pieces or chocolate chunks, or is it best to stick with M&Ms? Either way, it’s a great recipe for sharing with kids (or adults with a sweet tooth!).