Whenever I want to bake something that’s guaranteed to bring a little extra color to the table, these M&M Cookies are my first choice. They’re made with simple pantry ingredients, come together easily, and always look bright and cheerful fresh from the oven.

The soft cookie dough is filled with crunchy chocolate candies that add sweetness and a pop of color to every bite. If you’re looking for more fun cookie recipes, be sure to try my Cookies and Cream Cookies and Caramel Choco Chip Cookies.

M&M Cookies Recipe

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Colorful M&M's and a buttery cookie dough come together to make these soft bakery-style cookies that are easy to bake and fun to share. Every cookie is filled with chocolate candies and can be topped with extra M&M's for an even brighter finish.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Cooling Time: 20 minutes mins

Total Time 47 minutes mins

Servings: 18 Cookies

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 315

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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• 3½ cups 420 g all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons 6 g cornstarch
• 1½ teaspoons 4.5 g baking soda
• 1½ teaspoons 4.5 g salt
• 1 cup 204 g packed light brown sugar
• ¾ cup 150 g caster sugar
• 1 cup 225 g unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup 129 g plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon 15 ml vanilla extract
• 2 cups 300 g M&M’s candies, plus extra for topping (optional)

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Electric hand mixer
• Rubber spatula
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Cookie scoop
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Wire cooling rack

Method

 

1. Beat the softened butter until light and creamy.
   
2. Add the light brown sugar, caster sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
   
3. Add the plain yogurt and mix until well combined.
   
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
   
6. Fold in the M&M’s candies until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
   
7. Scoop equal portions of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Press a few extra M&M’s on top of each dough ball if desired.
8. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
   

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gCalcium: 22mgIron: 2mg

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These M&M Cookies are an easy way to add a little extra color to your baking. With a soft cookie base, chocolate candies throughout, and simple pantry ingredients, they’re a recipe you’ll want to make for birthdays, celebrations, and everyday treats alike. Bake a batch whenever you’re looking for a fun homemade dessert that’s just as enjoyable to share as it is to eat.

Vamsi

I’ve always found joy in the kitchen. Since I was seven, cooking has been my favorite way to learn, create, and unwind. From baking sweet treats to exploring global flavors and brewing coffee, I’m always chasing my next delicious discovery.