Soft and Chewy M&M Sugar Cookies (Easy Recipe)
These Soft and Chewy M&M Sugar Cookies are an irresistible treat you will love. These bakery-style cookies are made using simple ingredients with an (easy recipe) and come together in minutes. They have chewy edges and soft centers, making them the best M&M cookies for any occasion.
My family loves freshly baked cookies. My Homemade Chocolate Chip cookies are a hit every time I bake them. They seem to disappear fast and are quite delicious. But these M&M Cookies offer a delectable taste and texture that is also hard to resist. Combining the rich buttery flavor with the colorful M&Ms creates a delightful explosion of true indulgence in every bite. With no need to chill the M&M cookie dough, you can whip these cookies up quickly, making them perfect and your new favorite cookie.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Soft and Chewy Cookie: These Cookies have a very soft and chewy texture that’s very satisfying and incredibly indulgent.
Butter Flavor: Rich and creamy flavor elevates these cookies and makes every bite a buttery, irresistible goodness.
Colorful: The addition of colorful M&Ms adds a pop of color to every cookie. They are visually appealing and enjoyed by all. More M&Ms are added to the top of the cookie, making them even better.
Easy Recipe: This recipe is straightforward and comes together quickly, and there is no need to chill the dough—the perfect cookie for when you are in a hurry, especially during the holiday season.
Perfect for Any Occasion: This is the best M&M cookie recipe for any event. Serve them at birthday parties, Valentine’s Day, or any holiday. Use colorful M&Ms to match the holiday. They are also fabulous for filling your cookie jar.
Family Favorite: These cookies have become a family favorite for my family for good reason- they are fantastic and bring smiles to all who enjoy them.
Great for Gifts: These cookies make a thoughtful and delicious gift for loved ones.
Why You’ll Love Baking M&M Sugar Cookies
This easy recipe is a delightful and foolproof way to create a batch of cookies with crispy edges and a soft cookie center. They are visually appealing and the best way to cure a sweet tooth. There is no chilling the dough, and you can whip these cookies up in no time, making them your go-to M&M sugar cookie recipe for guests, family, gifts, or to satisfy hungry children. The flavor, texture, and convenience make them a homemade delight and a recipe to add to your cookie file.
Recipe Ingredients
All of the ingredients are easy to find in most grocery stores. For a complete list of amounts, see the printable recipe card below.
These ingredients work together to make a delicious, soft, and chewy cookie. This sugar cookie dough is big in taste and texture.
- Butter – You will need room temperature butter before mixing. Butter is a key ingredient, providing a rich and creamy texture to the cookies.
- Light Brown Sugar – Light brown sugar provides a caramel flavor and moisture to the cookies.
- Granulated Sugar – White sugar sweetens the cookie.
- Eggs – Eggs act as a binder and provide richness to the cookies. Room temperature eggs work best.
- Vanilla Extract – Vanilla enhances the flavor of the cookies, giving them a pleasant taste.
- Baking Soda – Baking soda is a leavening agent and helps the cookies to rise and spread.
- Salt – Salt enhances and balances the sweetness of the sugar.
- Cornstarch – Cornstarch helps to achieve soft centers and contributes to chewiness.
- All Purpose Flour – Flour is a dry ingredient that provides structure and serves as a base for the dough.
- Plain M&Ms – M&Ms are vibrant, candy-coated chocolate candy that brings a burst of color to the cookies.
How to Bake M&M Sugar Cookies
- Prepare the cookie dough. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the ingredients in order as listed below. This is a straightforward recipe, and you’ll add dry ingredients and wet ingredients in the same mixer bowl.
- Roll into balls. I use a measuring cup to scoop my dough. If you have a large cookie scoop, use that. The cookie dough balls may seem enormous when you roll them out, but they spread out when they bake.
- Bake until slightly golden brown. I bake my cookies for 10 minutes, but ovens vary, so watch them closely- 10-12 minutes total time should do it. You be the judge if you need additional minutes.
Tips and Variations for The Best M&M Cookies
Recipe Tips:
These are a few tips to ensure you have the best M&M sugar cookies.
Recipe Variations:
Feel free to get creative with the variations and customize the cookies to your liking. Use your creativity and add more flavors and add-ins for a unique cookie experience.
- Add chocolate chips instead of M&Ms.
- Make these for all holidays using different colors of M&Ms.
- Add M&M and chocolate chips for a more decadent cookie.
How To Store Soft and Chewy M&M Sugar Cookies
Allow cookies to cool to room temperature, then store them in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap. I usually keep mine in a zip-top bag on the counter, and they never seem to last very long.
Recipe FAQs
Plain, Peanut, or Peanut Butter M&Ms would all be excellent choices for a variation.
Yes, you can use mini M&Ms for this recipe if so desired.
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Soft and Chewy M&M Sugar Cookies (Easy Recipe)
Ingredients
- 1 cup Salted Butter room temperature
- 1¼ cups Light Brown Sugar
- ½ cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 3 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1½ cups Plain M&Ms plus more for adding to the top
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter, and sugars on medium speed for 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the eggs, vanilla, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch and mix for another minute; scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Turn the mixer to low and mix in the flour until combined. Stir in the M&Ms.
- Using a 1/3 cup measuring cup, scoop out cookie dough and roll it into a ball. Place the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet 3- inches apart. I bake 6 cookies at a time.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until the edges and tops are slightly golden brown. Don’t over-bake.
- Press additional M&Ms on top of the baked cookies as soon as they come out of the oven. Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes, and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
