Quick Easy M M Cookies

Sweet, colorful, and delightfully simple, Quick Easy M&M Cookies are the ultimate treat for busy bakers and cookie lovers alike! This classic recipe combines soft, buttery dough with irresistible bursts of chocolatey goodness from vibrant M&Ms and optional semi-sweet chocolate chips. Ready in just 20 minutes, these cookies boast a perfectly chewy texture with lightly crisped edges, making them ideal for last-minute dessert cravings, festive gatherings, or casual snacking. With minimal prep time and pantry-friendly ingredients like softened butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, this recipe is kid-friendly and beginner-approved. Serve these bright and flavorful cookies fresh out of the oven or store them for an anytime sweet indulgence that’s sure to brighten your day!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 18

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup M&Ms (regular or mini)
• 0.25 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Gently fold in the M&Ms and semi-sweet chocolate chips (if using). Save a few M&Ms to press onto the tops of the cookies for decoration.

Step 7

Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Press a few reserved M&Ms onto the tops of each cookie dough ball to make them look more colorful and festive.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will still look slightly underdone, which is perfect for chewy cookies.

Step 10

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	704.1 grams (704.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2245

Total Fat 105.50g	135%
Saturated Fat 63.10g	316%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 478mg	159%
Sodium 1381mg	60%
Total Carbohydrate 304.30g	111%
Dietary Fiber 4.90g	18%
Total Sugars 165.60g
Protein 26.30g	53%

Vitamin D 112IU	561%
Calcium 174mg	13%
Iron 10mg	57%
Potassium 446mg	9%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.8%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 53.6%