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
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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
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I can't believe I have a 4 and 6 year old and I have never made M&M cookies! It's time -thanks for the recipe!
Wow, I wish we were your new neighbors! My hubs would be delighted if I turned the oven on during the summer and made MandM cookies!
After I make these, I know my oldest son will be singing your praises for providing such a great recipe 🙂
I used to make these with my aunt, when I was young. Thanks for the reminder. My daughter would enjoy baking these.
Those are awesome! Thanks for sharing.
My daughter makes these all the time….they are really, really good.
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Thanks for sharing your recipe and joining us for the TMTT anniversary today.
Oh I could kill for some cookies right now!
I kind of like these with mini m&ms too.
Yummmmmmm!!!