Have you ever wondered how to make a classic chocolate chip cookie even better? Add m&ms! These M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies have chewy, gooey, soft centers with crisp edges and are packed with m&ms. This is a no chill cookie recipe that's made in 30 minutes flat! Enjoy with a big glass of milk for the ultimate chewy cookies!
Have you ever thought to yourself "What makes the perfect cookie"? For me, it's a cookie that's soft and chewy but also crisp edges that have a nice crunch when you bite into it. And that's exactly what this m&m cookie recipe is!
The tops of the cookies are loaded with m&m candies while the center is gooey with melty chocolate chips. Best part, it's so easy to make, you could probably do it with your eyes closed (although I do not advise this lol).
I add a little flaky sea salt on top of the cookie and ... it's magical. These are the best m&m cookies. Make this recipe and see why!
Why These are my Favorite Cookies
It combines chocolate chips with m&ms! If you're a chocolate chip cookie lover, the addition of m&ms make the cookies even better.
Family favorite! I love making this recipe with my son. He loves that he gets to snag a couple m&ms and gets satisfaction out of making a treat for himself. New core memory unlocked.
No chill time! These are quick and easy to make. They come together in under an hour.
Freezer friendly - make the chocolate chip cookie dough ahead of time and place into a freezer bag whenever you want a pick me up treat. These will keep for up to 3 months.
Easily customizable! You can really add whatever you like! Mini chocolate chips, different kinds of m&ms, white chocolate chips etc. Feel free to get creative!
Key Ingredients
Unsalted Butter - you can also use salted butter, simply reduce the amount of kosher salt to ¼ tsp as opposed to a ½ tsp. Also, ensure that the butter is room temperature when you're ready to assemble the dough.
M&M Candies - you can really use whatever kind of m&m you want! Classic, peanut, pretzel m&ms, even the caramel ones work here too!
Nutmeg - this may be a bit weird but the nutmeg enhances the flavors on the cookie! No, you can't taste the nutmeg, we're only using â…› of a teaspoon, but it brings out the vanilla and chocolate flavors and give the cookie more flavor. Trust me on this one!
Large Egg and Egg Yolk - the extra egg yolk adds richness and texture to the cookie, giving it a more gooey center. Make sure the eggs are at room temperature.
Vanilla Bean Paste - of course you can use vanilla extract, but vanilla bean paste is SO worth the investment!
Brown Sugar and Sugar - brown sugar adds moisture and flavor while white sugar attributes to the crispy edges of the cookie providing balance and even texture.
Chocolate Chips - because the m&ms are sweet, I like to use either semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips. If you prefer a sweeter chocolate, milk chocolate chips or white chocolate chips are a fun addition.
Pro Tips for the BEST Cookies
If you want a thicker cookie, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to an hour, then bake.
Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure that ingredients like butter and eggs are at room temperature. This helps in achieving a uniform texture in the dough.
Measuring Accurately: Measure ingredients accurately using the appropriate measuring cups and spoons. Baking is a science, and precision matters.
Creaming Butter and Sugar: Creaming butter and sugar together incorporates air into the dough, resulting in a lighter texture. Cream until light and fluffy.
Preheat the Oven: Always preheat your oven before baking. This ensures that the cookies cook evenly and have the right texture.
Don't Overmix: Overmixing the dough can lead to dense and tough cookies. Mix until ingredients are just combined.
How to Make Chocolate Chip m&m Cookies
Add butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cream butter on medium speed for 2 minutes, then add brown sugar and white sugar and cream together for 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add egg and egg yolk. The mixture may appear soupy at first. Simply scrape down the sides of the bowl again and continue to mix until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined. (Image 1 and 2)
In a large bowl, whisk together all purpose flour, baking soda, kosher salt, and nutmeg. Add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined, about 30 seconds. Remove the bowl from the stand mixer and use a rubber spatula to mix in the m&ms and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and use a large cookie scoop to scoop out the cookie dough and place onto the baking sheet. Roll each cookie into a ball and place any leftover m&ms on top of the cookie. Bake for 11-13 minutes; 11 minutes for a soft gooey cookies and 13 minutes for a crisper cookie.
Allow the cookies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then place onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Variations
Holiday M&M Cookies - use the green and red m&ms to make this recipe perfect for the holidays!
Valentine's Day Cookies - use the pink and red m&ms to make these for valentine's day!
Turn these chewy m&m cookies into cookie bars! Press the dough into a 9x13 baking pan and bake for about 20-25 minutes.
Gluten free option - use your favorite 1-to-1 gluten free baking flour instead of all purpose.
Making Ahead, Storing, and Freezing
Making Ahead: you prepare the dough 24 hours in advance and store in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap. Then bake when you're ready. You may need to increase the bake time by 3-5 minutes.
Storing: store the cookies in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days.
Freezing: I recommend preparing the dough and then freezing in a freezer bag or freezer safe container and then baking them when you're ready. They'll last for up to 3 months in the freezer. If you've already baked the cookies and want to freeze them, simply allow them to cool completely and place into an airtight container and freeze. When you're ready to eat, place into the oven for a few minutes at 350 degrees F or pop into the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
Recipe FAQs
Can I use regular M&Ms for baking?
Yes, you can use whatever kind of m&ms you like!
Can you freeze cookies with M&Ms in them?
Absolutely, simply place into an airtight container and store for up to 3 months in the freezer.
Why do M&Ms not melt in cookies?
The candy shell protects the chocolate center from melting.
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These M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies have chewy, gooey, soft centers with crisp edges and are packed with m&ms. This is a no chill cookie recipe that's made in 30 minutes flat!
Serving: 14Cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutesmins
Cook Time: 12 minutesmins
Total Time: 22 minutesmins
Calories: 371kcal
Equipment
Baking Sheet
Stand Mixer
Large Cookie Scoop
Ingredients
1cupUnsalted Butter(room temperature)
½cupBrown Sugar
½cupSugar
1largeEgg
1Egg Yolk
2tspVanilla Bean Paste(or vanilla extract)
2 ¼ cupsAll Purpose Flour
1tspBaking Soda
½tspKosher Salt
â…›tsp Ground Nutmeg
1cupM&Ms
½cupSemi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Directions
Add butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cream butter on medium speed for 2 minutes, then add brown sugar and white sugar and cream together for 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add egg and egg yolk. The mixture may appear soupy at first. Simply scrape down the sides of the bowl again and continue to mix until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
In a large bowl, whisk together all purpose flour, baking soda, kosher salt, and nutmeg. Add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined, about 30 seconds.
Remove the bowl from the stand mixer and use a rubber spatula to fold in the m&ms and semi-sweet chocolate chips.Â
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and use a large cookie scoop to scoop out the cookie dough and place onto the baking sheet. Roll each cookie into a ball and place any leftover m&ms on top of the cookie. Bake about 6 cookies at a time, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 11-13 minutes; 11 minutes for a soft gooey cookies and 13 minutes for a crisper cookie.Â
Allow the cookies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then place onto a wire rack to cool completely.
I've baked a lot of different types of cookies from a lot of different bloggers and this competes for top 2 recipes every time. They look good. They're classics. They're the perfect combo of crunchy and soft. MAJOR crowd pleasers. Letting the dough set in the fridge makes a big difference and very easy recipe otherwise.
I have made A LOT of cookies in my lifetime, and I can say with complete confidence that these are the absolute best cookies I've ever had. I don't think I need to ever try another cookie recipe again. These were absolutely incredible!
My best friend is obsessed with M&Ms so I just had to make her these cookies! She literally loved them and couldn't get enough! I enjoyed them as well. Thanks for the recipe!
These reminded me so much of my favorite grocery store cookies, just better! I'm also not the best baker, so I loved the fact that these were pretty fool-proof, even for someone like me who never makes cookies right!
You took me back to my childhood with this recipe Britney! M&M cookies are my favorite! My favorite aunt used to make them for me. This recipe is just as delicious as hers. Thanks for walking me down memory lane!
These cookies came out perfect. In fact, you may have converted me from classic chocolate chip to preferring M&M's! SO GOOD. Can't wait to make these for every holiday with all the different colors!
I've baked a lot of different types of cookies from a lot of different bloggers and this competes for top 2 recipes every time. They look good. They're classics. They're the perfect combo of crunchy and soft. MAJOR crowd pleasers. Letting the dough set in the fridge makes a big difference and very easy recipe otherwise.
I'm so glad that you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for the feedback!
I have made A LOT of cookies in my lifetime, and I can say with complete confidence that these are the absolute best cookies I've ever had. I don't think I need to ever try another cookie recipe again. These were absolutely incredible!
Awww music to my ears! Thank you so much, I'm SO happy that you enjoyed this recipe!!
These are even better than the M&M cookies from my local bakery and surprisingly easy! Stashed some dough in the fridge for later.
These were perfect! The chewy cookie with the candy crunch is such a delicious contrast! I'm making this again this weekend!
I loved these colorful beauties so much and it was very fun making them with my nephew!! We will def do it again!
My best friend is obsessed with M&Ms so I just had to make her these cookies! She literally loved them and couldn't get enough! I enjoyed them as well. Thanks for the recipe!
These reminded me so much of my favorite grocery store cookies, just better! I'm also not the best baker, so I loved the fact that these were pretty fool-proof, even for someone like me who never makes cookies right!
You took me back to my childhood with this recipe Britney! M&M cookies are my favorite! My favorite aunt used to make them for me. This recipe is just as delicious as hers. Thanks for walking me down memory lane!
Easy to make and so delicious! 13 minutes did make the perfect cookie!! Crunchy outsides but still soft on the inside.
I'm so happy to hear this! Thank you for your review!!
These cookies came out perfect. In fact, you may have converted me from classic chocolate chip to preferring M&M's! SO GOOD. Can't wait to make these for every holiday with all the different colors!