Baking & Dessert · Dessert

M&M Cookies

Chef Biscuit

Soft, buttery cookies loaded with chocolate chips and colorful M&M's, baked until lightly golden.

Prep time
15 minutes
Cook time
12 minutes
Total time
30 minutes
Servings
18 cookies
Chef Biscuit presenting M&M Cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (270 g)
  • 1 tsp baking soda (5 g)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (3 g)
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (170 g)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (165 g)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 mL)
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (170 g)
  • 1 cup M&M's, plus extra for topping (190 g)

Directions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until a soft cookie dough forms.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips and M&M's.
  6. Scoop large portions of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and press a few extra M&M's onto the tops.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers remain soft.
  8. Let cool slightly and serve warm.