These thick, chewy M&M Candies Cookies are packed with M&M's and chocolate chips! They’re quick, delicious, and perfect for any holiday, celebration, or just because.
This is a no-chill recipe—mix, bake, and enjoy in no time!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No Chill Required: No chill time! Bake right away—no waiting!
- Customizable: Swap M&M colors for any holiday or season.
- Thick and Chewy: This M&M cookie recipe makes thick, chewy cookies
- Quick and Easy: Simple and fun to make.
- Always a Hit: Great for parties, gifts, or a treat for yourself.
Ingredients in No Chill M&M's Cookies
- Unsalted butter, room temperature
- Light brown sugar, packed
- White sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour - spooned & leveled
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- M&M's candies - any colors you prefer. This cookie is easily customizable!
How to Make M&M Cookies
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream the room-temperature butter until smooth. Add the granulated sugar and light brown sugar, then beat until creamy and well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract. Beat until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour (spooned and leveled), baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. The dough may appear crumbly—this is normal.
- Add Mix-Ins: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and M&M's.
- Form the Dough: Use your hands to combine the dough into a soft dough.
- Scoop and Place: Scoop cookie dough by three tablespoons (or use a #20 medium cookie scoop) and place onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake cookies for 9-11 minutes or until the bottoms are light golden brown. Avoid overbaking; the centers should look slightly underdone. They will continue to bake as they cool.
- Add Toppings (Optional): While the cookies are still warm, press additional chocolate chips and extra M&M candies onto the top of the cookies to make them more colorful if desired.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool for at least 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Holiday Baking Made Easy
Transform these cookies into festive treats for any holiday by changing the M&M candies' colors:
- Valentine's Day: Pink, red, and white M&M's add a romantic touch.
- Easter: Pastel-colored candies bring springtime cheer.
- Halloween: Orange, black, and purple candies create a spooky vibe.
- Christmas: Red and green M&M's make these cookies holiday-party ready.
- Fourth of July: Red, white, and blue M&M's show off your patriotic spirit.
- Birthdays: Use the classic bright colors to make these a fun birthday treat.
With endless customization options, these cookies are a go-to recipe for year-round celebrations.
Quick Tips for Perfect Cookies
- Don’t Overmix: Mix until combined to keep the cookies tender once the dry ingredients are added.
- Use Room-Temperature Butter: This ensures a smooth and evenly mixed dough.
- Evenly Sized Cookies: Use a cookie scoop for uniform baking and a consistent look.
- Don’t Overbake: The cookies should look slightly underdone in the center—they’ll continue to set as they cool and produce soft centers.
- Storage: Keep the cookies in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze the dough for later use.
Valentine's Day Treats
Cookies aren't the only dessert great for Valentine's Day and these tasty treats are great in addition to the Valentine's Day cookies.
Classic chocolate chip cookies are always a hit, and these DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookies copycats are definitely a hit!
Another chocolate lover's delight recipe is these chocolate cupcakes with buttercream frosting. Get fun and creative with the frosting and sprinkles for Valentine's Day!
Another notable mention is these brownie cupcakes. With the texture of a brownie in cupcake form, these brownie cupcakes have a homemade chocolate frosting that really puts this dessert over the top.
These pink velvet cupcakes are all pretty in pink and frosted with a homemade cream cheese frosting. They're incredibly moist and a fun spinoff of these red velvet cupcakes.
Other Cookie Recipes You May Love
Looking for more cookie recipe inspiration? Try some of our other favorite cookies! Indulge in classic soft chocolate chip cookies that melt in your mouth, or whip up hearty and chewy oatmeal cookies.
For chocolate lovers, our recipe for the best chocolate chip cookies is a must-try. And if you’re craving something nutty and colorful, don’t miss our peanut butter M&M cookies—a perfect combination of sweet and salty goodness.
📖 Recipe
M&M Cookies with Chocolate Chips
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour spooned & leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&M's
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the room-temperature butter until smooth. Add the granulated sugar and light brown sugar, then beat until creamy and well combined.
- Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract. Beat until fully incorporated.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour (spooned and leveled), baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry and wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. The dough may appear crumbly—this is normal.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and M&M's.
- Use your hands to combine the dough into a soft dough.
- Scoop cookie dough by three tablespoonsful (or use a #20 medium cookie scoop) and place onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake cookies for 9-11 minutes or until the bottoms are light golden brown. Avoid overbaking; the centers should look slightly underdone. They will continue to bake as they cool.
- While the cookies are still warm, press additional chocolate chips and extra M&M candies onto the top of the cookies to make them more colorful if desired.
- Allow the cookies to cool for at least 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Valentine's Day: Pink, red, and white M&M's add a romantic touch.
- Easter: Pastel-colored candies bring springtime cheer.
- Halloween: Orange, black, and purple candies create a spooky vibe.
- Christmas: Red and green M&M's make these cookies holiday-party ready.
- Fourth of July: Red, white, and blue M&M's show off your patriotic spirit.
- Birthdays: Use the classic bright colors to make these a fun birthday treat.
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