Description
These M&M Cookies are a colorful and delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a soft and chewy texture, these cookies are loaded with M&M candies and can be customized with mini chocolate chips for an extra chocolaty experience.
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Additional Mix-Ins:
- 1 ½ cups M&M candies
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add mix-ins: Gently fold in the M&M candies and mini chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Scoop dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop onto the prepared baking sheet. Press a few extra M&Ms on top of each dough ball. Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
- Use seasonal M&Ms for fun holiday variations.
- Cookies stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
