Classic M&M cookies are delicious and just plain fun. This is my favorite recipe to make with M&Ms. I think.
I know I said that once the temperature turns up, my oven turns off, but I do occasionally make small exceptions. When new neighbors moved in, I made M&M cookies for them (with a couple extra for us).
The wee ones loved helping, with Mister Man making sure that every M&M was placed M side down and Little Miss making sure she added exactly four extra M&Ms to the tops of each cookie before they went into the oven, which Mister Man then had to alter of course.
They’re just chips off the old block.
I mentioned this, and I was immediately told that I had to bring cookies to BlogHer, especially to the sleepover the night before. Twist my arm!
So far, I’m bringing the M&M cookies and chocolate chips. I know which M&M cookies I’ll make, but there are so many chocolate chip options I’m still noodling over!
Regardless, the wee ones will definitely help me again. Both with the measuring and mixing and the tasting. Yes, I allow the wee ones to eat raw cookie dough. The eggs are irradiated!
While I’m mulling the chocolate chip option, I figure the least I can do is share my M&M cookie recipe…
How to Make Classic M&M Cookies
Some links in this article are affiliate links that may earn me a commission if you purchase through them.
Cream butter and sugars. Keep beating until it lightens in color and comes together again. Add vanilla and eggs, and beat until well combined.
Add baking soda and salt and beat again. Add flour and mix on low speed until just combined. Add 1 cup of the M&Ms and stir by hand to distribute.
Drop teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet. Add 3-4 M&Ms to each cookie top and press in gently.
Bake at 350 degrees for 9-12 minutes (it will vary by your oven).
Classic M&M Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups M&Ms
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugars. Keep beating until it lightens in color and comes together again. Add vanilla and eggs, and beat until well combined.1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, 2 eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Add baking soda and salt and beat again. Add flour and mix on low speed until just combined. Add 1 cup of the M&Ms and stir by hand to distribute.1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups M&Ms
- Drop teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet. Add 3-4 M&Ms to each cookie top and press in gently.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 9-12 minutes (it will vary by your oven).
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For a fluffier, softer texture, use a blend of half unsalted butter and half shortening. This combination maintains a delicious buttery flavor.
- I use more than 1 1/2 cups of M&M when I make these classic M&M cookies so if you want, you can add more also.
- For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.
Nutrition
This site uses an online source to provide nutrition estimates as a courtesy. If you need exact values, please calculate yourself.
I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
I love M&M cookies! Thanks for the recipe.
Courtney – Oh, they're missing out. Go. Bake. Quickly!
Hyacynth – Hey, there are two houses for sale in our neighborhood right now… I also make scones, cherry brownies and other treats for new neighbors! It wouldn't be THAT far to get to your new business, would it?
septembermom – What, not your praises for making them? Just tell him you made the recipe up yourself!
Lisa – It's always so much fun, isn't it? For some reason, it's just more special than regular chocolate chip.
Karen – Note that I shared the recipe… not the cookies themselves!
The Desperate Cook – Aren't they though? These are best to make when you have the opportunity to give at least some away.
Lisa – Of course. Congrats to you on the one year!
Roxane – Hey now… they're good, but they're not THAT good!
Brenda – True, but I like my chocolate to candy ratio to be higher sometimes. Those are neat to make especially if you do tiny cookies for tea parties.
Swishy – Mmmmm hmmmm 🙂
Debbie – You're welcome. I hope it inspires you go go make some. And then share with me!
Going to Blogher sounds like fun 🙂
You're coming to BlogHer? Fun! I'll be keeping an eye out for you! (Looking to meet more local folks, you know…)
Cookie – Totally fun. And here I was expecting a comment related to your name… so apropos!
pseudostoops – It's in my 'hood. How can I not go? You'll definitely have to look for me 🙂
I love these! So yummy!
Jerri – Aren't they though? They're just such a HAPPY cookie. You have to smile when eating one.