Description

These Soft and Chewy M&M’s Cookies are thick, buttery, and packed with crunchy candy-coated chocolate in every bite. With crisp edges, soft centers, and the perfect chewy texture, these cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser—no chilling required!

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups M&M’s candies (plus extra for topping)
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Cream the butter and sugars:

In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or wooden spoon to beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.

Add eggs and vanilla:

Mix in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

Add dry ingredients:

Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Don’t overmix.

Add M&M’s:

Fold in M&M’s and chocolate chips (if using). Reserve a few M&M’s for pressing on top before baking.

Scoop and bake:

Drop dough by rounded tablespoons (or use a medium cookie scoop) onto prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Press a few extra M&M’s into the tops of the dough balls for a bakery-style look.

Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until edges are just golden and centers still look slightly soft. Don’t overbake—they’ll continue to set as they cool.

Notes

For extra chewiness, slightly underbake and let the cookies rest.
Use seasonal or mini M&M’s for a fun twist.
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.