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The Best Soft and Chewy M&M’S Cookies

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  • Author: Chef Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These soft and chewy M&M’S cookies are packed with colorful candy-coated chocolates and have the perfect balance of crisp edges and a soft, gooey center. A fun, festive treat for all ages!


Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups M&M’S candies
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and stir until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  6. Fold in M&M’S and mini chocolate chips if using.
  7. Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon portions and place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are still soft.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Don’t overbake—cookies will continue to set as they cool.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies, if desired.
  • Press a few extra M&M’S on top of each dough ball before baking for a bakery-style look.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg