Chocolate Chip M&M’s Cookies Recipe
If you love soft, chewy cookies loaded with chocolatey goodness and pops of color, these Chocolate Chip M&M’s Cookies are the perfect treat. They're simple to make, packed with rich flavor, and guaranteed to bring smiles whether you're baking for a party, holiday, or cozy night in. This easy cookie recipe is a delicious twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie and comes together in just minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 to 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&M’s candies
- Extra M&M’s for topping optional
Instructions
Preheat your oven
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to fully preheat while you prepare the dough.
Mix the dry ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this aside.
Cream the butter and sugars
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine wet and dry ingredients
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the chocolate and M&M’s
- Stir in the chocolate chips and M&M’s candies. You can also save some M&M’s to press on top later for that classic bakery look.
Scoop the dough
- Drop rounded spoonfuls (about 1½ tablespoons each) onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still look slightly underbaked.
Cool and enjoy
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.