Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies (2024)

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5 from 12 votes

Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies are fun to tailor to a holiday by simply picking out certain colors of M&Ms.

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

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Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies have always been a favorite around here. They are easy to make, full of chocolate chips and M&M candies, and we like to make them jumbo-sized. They remind me of my Monster Cookies, but without the oats. You can adjust them for holidays too (see below)!

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Chocolate Chip M&M Cookie Recipe

These cookies are most definitely a kid favorite, but I’ve never seen a grown-up turn one down! Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies are fun to tailor to a holiday by simply picking out certain colors of M&Ms. For Christmas I like to use only green and red candies!

EXPERT TIP: Make patriotic cookies by switching out regular M&Ms for red, white and blue M&Ms! The rest of the recipe remains the same.

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Ingredients you will need:

  • Dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt
  • Wet ingredients: unsalted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract
  • Mix-ins: chocolate chips, M&M candies
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Baking Tips:

  • You can store these chocolate chip M&M cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • This dough will freeze well. I like to scoop out the dough first, flash freeze the balls, then place the frozen balls into a freezer bag.
  • Softened butter means you should take it out of the fridge about 20 minutes before using it. You don’t want it too soft.
  • For best baking results, bring the eggs out at the same time as the butter.
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How to Make Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies

Start by preheating the oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.

  1. In a large bowl, using a mixer, cream together the butter and sugars for 1 minute. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.
  2. Add the flour, baking soda and salt then mix just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and M&M’s.
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  1. Using a large cookie scoop or ice cream scoop (about 3 Tablespoons), scoop the cookie dough onto the baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Place extra M&M’s on the top of the cookies.
  2. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the tops are light golden brown.
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  1. Allow cookies to cool on pan for 2 minutes, and then transfer to a wire cooling rack.
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Tip: Check stores for M&M holiday-specific colors. This is a great way to change things up for Easter, St. Patrick’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Christmas… well, you get the idea!

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Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies

Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies are fun to tailor to a holiday by simply picking out certain colors of M&Ms.

5 from 12 votes

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Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Servings: 36 cookies

30 minutes mins

Calories: 182

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup M&M’s candies plus more for top of cookies

Before You Begin

  • Check stores for M&M holiday specific colors. This is a great way to change things up for specific holidays!
  • You can store these cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • This dough will freeze well. I like to scoop out the dough first, flash freeze the balls, then place the frozen balls into a freezer bag.
  • Softened butter means you should take it out of the fridge about 20 minutes before using it. You don’t want it too soft.
  • For best baking results, bring the eggs out at the same time as the butter.
  • We used a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.

  • In a large bowl, using a mixer, cream together the butter and sugars for 1 minute. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.

  • Add the flour, baking soda and salt and stir mix just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and M&M’s.

  • Using a large cookie scoop or ice cream scoop (about 3 Tablespoons), scoop the cookie dough onto the baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Place extra M&M’s on the top of the cookies.

  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the tops are light golden brown.

  • Allow cookies to cool on pan for 2 minutes, and then transfer to a wire cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 182cal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 199IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Tamara warner says

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    These are so good!!!

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FAQs

Can you use regular M&Ms for baking? ›

M&M Cookies Ingredients

All Purpose Flour – If you want to make this recipe gluten free, you can substitute gluten free flour at a 1:1 ratio. M&Ms – Any plain M&Ms will work, but I prefer the mini M&Ms.

Why did my M&M cookies come out flat? ›

Oven temperatures are a crucial factor in baking. If your cookies consistently come out flat, you may have selected the wrong baking temperature. If you bake cookies using too much heat, the fats in the dough begin to melt before the other ingredients can cook together and form your cookie's rise.

Can you freeze cookies with M&Ms in them? ›

Allow M&M cookie dough to thaw on the counter before baking, or bake from frozen, adding a few additional minutes to bake time. To Freeze M&M Cookies: Allow soft M&M cookies to cool completely and store in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.

What is Snoop Dogg cookies? ›

Snoop Dogg's peanut butter chocolate chip cookie recipe - His original cookie features creamy peanut butter and semisweet chocolate morsels, making it the perfect indulgence this holiday season. #

What's the difference between baking M&Ms and regular M&Ms? ›

The main difference between baking, and regular candy chocolate, is the sugar content. Baking chocolate has much less sugar.

Why do M&Ms turn white? ›

What does it mean when chocolate turns white? Discoloration of chocolate happens for two reasons: fat bloom or sugar bloom. Fat bloom occurs when liquid fat moves through the chocolate and then crystalizes on the surface. It's usually caused by a quick change in temperature.

What is the secret ingredient to keep cookies soft? ›

Light corn syrup is another ingredient that you can add to cookie dough that will help it stay softer longer. The corn syrup you buy at the grocery store is not the high-fructose corn syrup that soft drinks are made with; it's a sugar that is liquid at room temperature and helps other sugars say liquid at high heat.

What happens if you use salted butter instead of unsalted in baking? ›

If you're baking and swapping in salted butter, the excess water from salted butter may make more of an impact. This is because extra water can have an effect on how gluten reacts and forms within dough. Consider slightly lessening any additional water the recipe may call for.

Should I use baking soda or baking powder in cookies? ›

Baking soda is typically used for chewy cookies, while baking powder is generally used for light and airy cookies. Since baking powder is comprised of a number of ingredients (baking soda, cream of tartar, cornstarch, etc.), using it instead of pure baking soda will affect the taste of your cookies.

What cookies Cannot be frozen? ›

Most cookie doughs freeze well, but there are a few exceptions. Thin, delicate cookies like tuiles, florentines, lace, and pizzelles usually have liquidy batters that don't freeze particularly well unbaked or baked, so it's best to make these kinds of cookies fresh.

Are there any cookies you can't freeze? ›

Avoid freezing any delicate cookies with thin batters, such as lacey tuiles, pillowy meringues, and pizzelles. "The delicate textures won't survive the freezing and thawing, and the change in temperature is likely to cause moisture damage or melting," Schreiber says.

Does freezing cookies make them last longer? ›

Wait for the cookies to cool completely, then transfer them to a reusable freezer-safe bag or container lined with wax or parchment paper. I like to place them in a single layer to avoid any cookies breaking. Cookies will keep well for up to 2 months. Once ready to eat, simply thaw out at room temperature and enjoy.

What are penguin cookies? ›

These adorable treats are enough to bring out the kid in anyone. The classic Oreo® is covered in rich white and milk chocolate and carefully decorated to look like an adorable penguin. Absolutely the cutest way to enjoy milk and cookies, and they make a memorable dessert or holiday gift for the kid in all of us.

What was Snoop Dogg's favorite food? ›

An egg salad sandwich might be your first guess, but Snoop actually prefers just hard-boiled eggs on toast. "They're fast to make, and not hard to make," the rapper explained during an interview with Insider.

What are McDonald's cookies like? ›

An amazingly delicious, soft and chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie—our Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe features a perfectly warm, soft baked cookie loaded with gooey chocolate chips. Enjoy it on its own as a snack or pair it with your favorite McDonald's meal. There are 170 calories in a Chocolate Chip Cookie from McDonald's.

Can you use normal chocolate for baking? ›

Can I use normal chocolate instead of baking chocolate? Yes, normal eating chocolate can widely be used as a substitute for baking chocolate in almost any recipe. However, due to the fact that eating chocolate already has quite a bit of sugar added to it, you may want to reduce the sugar in your recipe accordingly.

Are all M&M's the same? ›

The ingredients in M&M's are exactly the same regardless of color. The only difference is in the dye used to make the colors. But there's no difference in taste between one M&M and another, the only difference is whether it's plain, peanut, peanut butter, etc.

Can M&Ms be melted? ›

Microwave them for 30 seconds then enjoy the melted magic!

Can M&Ms be substituted for chocolate chips? ›

Yes, for just about any chocolate chip cookie recipe, you can replace some or all of the chocolate chips with M&M's.

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