M&M Cookies (Chocolate Chip Cookie Base)

M&M Cookies (Chocolate Chip Cookie Base)

Classic chewy cookies packed with colorful M&Ms—perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime cravings strike!

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 25 mins (+ chilling)
Makes: ~24 cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
• ¾ cup (165g) packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 ½ cups (260g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup (180g) M&Ms (plus extra for pressing on top)

Instructions

1. Cream butter & sugars in a large bowl until fluffy (~3 mins). Beat in eggs and vanilla.
2. Dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually mix into wet ingredients.
3. Fold in chocolate chips and M&Ms (reserve some for topping).
4. Chill dough for 30 mins (optional, but prevents overspreading).
5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Scoop 2-tbsp balls of dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2″ apart. Press extra M&Ms on top.
6. Bake 9-11 mins until edges are golden but centers look slightly underdone. Cool on the pan for 5 mins.

🌟 Pro Tips

• Color control: Use holiday-themed M&Ms (red/green, pastel, etc.).
• Thicker cookies: Replace ¼ cup flour with cornstarch.
• Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days (or freeze dough for 3 months).

🎉 Fun Variations

• Peanut butter: Add ½ cup peanut butter to the dough + use peanut M&Ms.
• Double chocolate: Replace ¼ cup flour with cocoa powder.
• Oatmeal: Add 1 cup rolled oats for texture.

These vibrant, crowd-pleasing cookies are crispy-edged, chewy-centered, and loaded with melty chocolate! 🍪💥 Let us know your favorite mix-ins!