M&M Cookies are a classic treat to fill the cookie jar and always a hit for the holidays. Classic chocolate chip cookies loaded with M&M Candies for a fun and festive dessert that everyone finds irresistible.
M&Ms have always been one of my favorites and they are so good baked into these chocolate chip cookies. A quick and easy cookie recipe to add to your baking list.
Ingredients for M&M Cookies:
- Softened Butter
- Eggs
- Brown Sugar
- Granulated Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- All Purpose Flour
- Baking Soda
- Kosher Salt
- Chocolate Chips
- M&M Candies
How to Make M&M Cookies:
- Add softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs and vanilla to a mixer bowl.
- Beat about 2 minutes.
- Turn the mixer off and add flour, baking soda and salt.
- Mix just until combined.
- Add chocolate chips & M&Ms.
- Mix at low speed just until combined.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silpats.
- Use a medium cookie scoop and place cookie dough about 2 inches apart on the lined baking sheet.
- Press additional M&Ms to the top of the cookies.
- Bake for 10- 12 minutes until browned around the edges.
- Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
How to Store:
Store in an airtight container up to 10 days at room temperature.
Can You Freeze M&M Cookies?
Cookie dough can be frozen. Scoop onto lined baking sheets and freeze for 1 hour. Place cookie dough into freezer bags and freeze up to 3 months.
Bake according to directions, adding 2 - 3 minutes to the baking time.
We bake batches and batches of cookies every Christmas to share with our family and neighbors and often times I will send cookie packages to our family that lives out of state. These M&M Cookies are a sturdy cookie that is perfect for shipping. It makes a big batch perfect for sharing.
Of course these are a great cookie all year long with any color of M&Ms and fit with any holiday or celebration.
My Favorite Cookies
My favorite, tried and true cookie recipes. These are the cookies that I fill my cookie jar with, week after week!
These cookies are straight from my Grandma's recipe box. They are melt in your mouth delicious with a rich buttery flavor. My absolute favorite cookie and perfect for any occasion.
My husband's favorite cookie! The classic no bake peanut butter and chocolate oatmeal cookies that are kicked up with extra peanuts for a fantastic crunchy texture.
Classic chocolate chip cookies with loads of crunchy walnuts. Always a hit with the entire family and perfect to bake any time you have a craving for something sweet.
I bake batch after batch of biscotti for the holidays. It's the perfect cookie to bake and share. Makes a large batch and the recipe is super simple!
It is the perfect time to bake a batch or two of M&M Cookies to share with your friends and family this weekend. They are sure to bring a smile to everyone's face that tries them.
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M&M Cookies
M&M Cookies are a classic treat to fill the cookie jar and always a hit for the holidays. Classic chocolate chip cookies loaded with M&M Candies for a fun and festive dessert that everyone finds irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups M&M Candies, divided use
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a mixer bowl, add butter, eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla.
- Beat at medium speed about 2 minutes.
- Add flour, baking soda and salt, mix until just combined, scraping down sides if needed.
- Add chocolate chips and one cup of M&Ms, mix until combined.
- Use a cookie scoop and space about 2 inches apart on the lined baking sheets.
- Press additional M&Ms into the tops of the cookie dough balls.
- Bake for 10- 12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Move to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container up to 10 days.
Freeze cookie dough balls on a lined baking sheet for 1 hour. Place in freezer bags and freeze up to 3 months.
Bake according to directions adding a few minutes to the baking time.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
44Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 171Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 121mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 1gSugar: 17gProtein: 2g
Nutritional calculations are estimated and may not be accurate.
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