Forget complicated baking and long ingredient lists! Craving a sweet treat that's quick, healthy-ish, and bursting with flavor? You've come to the right place. My BEST M&M Cookies are the answer to your sweet tooth prayers. They're so easy, even your kids can help, and packed with colorful fun that makes every bite a party. I know exactly what I'm having right now with a glass of MILK!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandma always had a stash of M&Ms. Every time I saw her, I knew she'd have a little bag of M&M's in her purse. This isn't her recipe, but seeing the M&M's reminds me of her.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup M&M's
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making This Recipe
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the M&M's.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious BEST M&M Cookies!
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fold in the M&M’s.1 cup M&M’s
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious BEST M&M Cookies!