Easy M&M Cookies You’ll Love

Alright, friends, gather ‘round! Today, we’re diving into a kitchen rendezvous with these Easy M&M Cookies You’ll Love. These cookies are like little edible hugs—crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and all studded with colorful M&Ms. Why should you make these beauties? Because they’re like pure joy with chocolatey fun in each bite, and when life gets messy, a good cookie helps!

The kiddos in my house are head over heels for these guys. My husband’s got a wickedly massive sweet tooth and trust me, these cookies didn’t last long the first time I baked ’em. They’re our go-to stress-busters on a dreary Tuesday or just because we want to have the kitchen smell like a bakery. Sometimes life calls for that extra sprinkle of color!

Why You’ll Love This Easy M&M Cookies You’ll Love

– **It’s all about that M&M pop.** Each cookie brings a fiesta of color to make any bad day better.
– **You can be a total disaster, and they’ll still turn out great.** Missed an ingredient? Somehow, these bad boys still rock.
– **Perfect for sneaky kitchen raids at midnight.** Nothing like a soft, sweet cookie to boost those late-night vibes.

How to Make It

Okaaay, let’s be honest here — making these cookies is like a smooth jam session in the kitchen. You mix, you drop, you bake, and boom! Cookie magic. Get your oven heated to 350°F first, because you don’t wanna be waiting around once the dough’s ready. Then, just cream that butter and sugar like you’re mad at it. Try not to eat all the raw dough (tempting, I know). Mash those beautiful M&Ms in because life deserves a splash of color, and ta-dah, you’re set. Slide them into the oven and kick back for about 10-12 minutes. Or until golden brown. Trust your gut!

Ingredient Notes

– **Butter:** Don’t let it melt into a puddle, or you’ll have flat cookies combined with rookie tears. Just soft enough to whip smoothly.
– **Brown Sugar:** The secret to that chewy goodness! Your cookie deserves this kind of love.
– **M&Ms:** I once ran out and used random chocolate bits instead. Still devourable, but you miss the rainbow. Optional but highly suggested!

Recipe Steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (about 175°C).
2. Cream butter and brown sugar together until creamy and smooth.
3. Mix in eggs and vanilla until combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt, then slowly incorporate into butter mixture.
5. Gently fold in M&Ms — don’t crush those beauties.
6. Drop rounded tablespoons onto a cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
7. Cool slightly on a wire rack before devouring.

What to Serve It With

Honestly, these cookies are the mains. But if you want to throw in some extra fun, have a tall glass of milk or even a hot cup of coffee right next to you. Heaven on Earth.

Tips & Mistakes

– Always preheat your oven. I forgot once, and let’s just say, awkwardly crispy cookies happened.
– Optional mistake: Choosing to share. Nah, keep those for yourself.

Storage Tips

Once you’ve baked these goodies, store them in an airtight container. They’ll still be chewy and lovely for about a week — if they make it that long untouched. Eating them cold has its charm, but warm them for a few seconds for freshly-baked vibes. Breakfast cookies? Heck yes.

Variations and Substitutions

– **Swaps that work:** Honey or agave for that sugar if you want to experiment or ran out.
– **Skips that don’t suck:** Forget the M&Ms? Toss in nuts or dodge traffic and grab a new bag. I may have replaced them with raisins once… those weren’t exactly a hit with the family.

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Easy M&M Cookies You'll Love

Deliciously soft and chewy M&M cookies that are quick to make and perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 24

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 0.5 tsp baking soda
• ▢ 0.5 tsp salt
• ▢ 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
• ▢ 0.5 cups granulated sugar
• ▢ 0.75 cups brown sugar packed
• ▢ 1 large egg
• ▢ 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ▢ 1.5 cups M&M candy pieces

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
• In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until creamy.
• Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
• Fold in the M&M candy pieces gently.
• Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
• Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.