Soft and Chewy M&M Cookies

Are you ready for the most amazing M&M cookies you’ve ever tasted? These treats are incredibly soft, delightfully chewy, and bursting with chocolate chips and colorful M&Ms. The combination of textures and flavors makes them a hit with everyone, perfect for any get-together or just because.

Why This Recipe Stands Out

Super Fast and Simple: These cookies come together in less than 30 minutes – quick and easy!
Chocolate Heaven: They’re loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and M&Ms for a truly decadent experience.
Endlessly Adaptable: Change them up for holidays or try something new, like M&M cookie bars!

Ingredients: What You’ll Need

Butter: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted, softened
Brown Sugar: ¾ cup, light, packed
Granulated Sugar: ¾ cup
Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
Eggs: 2 large
All-Purpose Flour: 2 ¼ cups
Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon
Salt: 1 teaspoon
Chocolate Chips: 2 cups semi-sweet (or your favorite kind)
M&Ms: 1 ½ cups regular (or holiday-themed)

Making the Magic: Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Getting Ready:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. This makes cleanup a breeze!

2. Combining Butter and Sugars:

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter with the light brown sugar and granulated sugar until it’s light and fluffy. This is a key step for the perfect cookie texture.

3. Adding the Wet Ingredients:

Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until everything is smooth and well combined.

4. Mixing the Dry Ingredients:

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until everything is combined. Don’t overmix!

5. Adding the Chocolate and M&Ms:

Gently fold in the chocolate chips and M&Ms, making sure they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough.

6. Chilling the Dough:

Cover the bowl and put the dough in the refrigerator for at least 15–30 minutes. Chilling helps the cookies hold their shape and keeps them from spreading too much while baking.

7. Scooping and Shaping:

Use a large cookie scoop to place the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
For extra color, press a few more M&Ms onto the top of each cookie before baking.

8. Baking the Cookies:

Bake the cookies for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Be careful not to overbake them, or they won’t be as soft and chewy.

9. Cooling and Enjoying:

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a couple of minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely. Then, enjoy!

Expert Tips for Cookie Success

Chilling is Key: Don’t skip the chilling step! It really does make a difference in the texture and spread of the cookies.
Measure Carefully: Make sure you measure your flour correctly. Too much flour can make your cookies dry.
Holiday Fun: Use holiday-themed M&Ms to make these cookies extra festive!

Fun Variations

Holiday Cookies: Use red and green M&Ms for Christmas, pastel M&Ms for Easter, or orange and black for Halloween.
M&M Cookie Bars: Press the dough into a baking pan instead of making individual cookies for a thicker, bar-style treat.
Loaded Cookies: Add other goodies to the dough, like peanut butter chips, oats, or even chopped pretzels, for a fun and unique twist.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use salted butter? Yes, but you should reduce the amount of salt you add to the recipe.
How do I store the cookies? Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months.
What if I don’t have M&Ms? You can use other candies like chopped candy bars, Reese’s Pieces, or any other chocolate-covered candies.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Baking Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yields: 24 servings

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup M&Ms (+ extra for topping)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Cream the softened butter and sugars together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.

Fold in the chocolate chips and M&Ms. Chill the dough for 15–30 minutes to firm it up.

Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart. Press extra M&Ms onto the tops of each cookie for a fun, colorful touch.

Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let the cookies cool for 2 minutes on the pan before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.