Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies

Name: Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter (softened); 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chocolate chips; 1 cup M&M’s candies (plus more for top of cookies)

Author by Amanda Formaro on June 21, 2021 Updated on February 18, 2022

5 from 12 votes

Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies are fun to tailor to a holiday by simply picking out certain colors of M&Ms.

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 30 mins

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Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies have always been a favorite around here. They are easy to make, full of chocolate chips and M&M candies, and we like to make them jumbo-sized. They remind me of my Monster Cookies, but without the oats. You can adjust them for holidays too (see below)!

These cookies are most definitely a kid favorite, but I’ve never seen a grown-up turn one down! Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies are fun to tailor to a holiday by simply picking out certain colors of M&Ms. For Christmas I like to use only green and red candies!

EXPERT TIP: Make patriotic cookies by switching out regular M&Ms for red, white and blue M&Ms! The rest of the recipe remains the same.

child taking a patriotic cookie from a plate

Ingredients you will need:

Dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt
Wet ingredients: unsalted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract
Mix-ins: chocolate chips, M&M candies

ingredients for chocolate chip m&m cookies

Baking Tips:

You can store these chocolate chip M&M cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
This dough will freeze well. I like to scoop out the dough first, flash freeze the balls, then place the frozen balls into a freezer bag.
Softened butter means you should take it out of the fridge about 20 minutes before using it. You don’t want it too soft.
For best baking results, bring the eggs out at the same time as the butter.

How to Make Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies

Start by preheating the oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.

In a large bowl, using a mixer, cream together the butter and sugars for 1 minute. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.
Add the flour, baking soda and salt then mix just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and M&M’s.

Using a large cookie scoop or ice cream scoop (about 3 Tablespoons), scoop the cookie dough onto the baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Place extra M&M’s on the top of the cookies.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the tops are light golden brown.

Allow cookies to cool on pan for 2 minutes, and then transfer to a wire cooling rack.

Tip: Check stores for M&M holiday-specific colors. This is a great way to change things up for Easter, St. Patrick’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Christmas… well, you get the idea!

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