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M&M Cookies: Classic Soft and Chewy Treats for Every Occasion


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  • Author: bananrecipes@gmail.com
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

The best M&M Cookie recipe is a classic soft and chewy cookie that deserves a place in every recipe box.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (2 g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (2 g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (2.5 g)
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened (170 g)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed (150 g)
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 Tablespoon vanilla extract (7.5 ml)
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips (175 g)
  • 1 cup M&M’s (200 g)


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment or silpat mat.
  2. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  3. Beat butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Scrape sides as needed.
  4. Add egg and vanilla; mix until combined.
  5. Gradually mix in flour; stir in chocolate chips and M&M’s.
  6. Scoop ~3 Tbsp dough per cookie, 2 inches apart on sheet.
  7. Bake 8–10 minutes until edges are light golden.
  8. Cool 1 minute on sheet, then transfer to rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Prepare dough up to 5 days ahead in refrigerator.
  • Freeze dough balls for up to 3 months; thaw before baking or bake from frozen with extra minutes.
  • Freeze baked cookies up to 3 months.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American