These Chewy M&M Cookies are soft in the center with lightly crisp edges and loaded with colorful chocolate candies in every bite. They’re fun, festive, kid-approved, and perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or anytime cravings. This tried-and-tested recipe uses brown sugar and melted butter to create that signature chewy texture we all love.
📋 Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups M&M candies (regular or mini)
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips for extra gooeyness
🍪 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well blended.
- Add eggs & flavor: Mix in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine: Stir in the dry ingredients just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Fold in M&Ms: Gently mix in most of the M&Ms, reserving some to press on top.
- Shape: Scoop dough into balls (about 1½ tablespoons each). Press a few extra M&Ms on top for bakery-style looks.
- Bake: Bake 9–11 minutes, just until edges are set but centers still look slightly soft.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack, they become perfectly chewy as they set.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Chill dough for 20–30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Mini M&Ms = more candies per bite!
- Swap ⅓ of M&Ms with white chocolate chips for a sweeter twist.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months.
🍴 Nutrition & Serving Info
Calories: ~200 per cookie
Prep Time: 10 mins
Chill Time (Optional): 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 30–40 mins
Serves: ~22 cookies
