What is better than fresh from the oven cookies? Not much! Cookies are delicious, have endless varieties, freeze well, and everyone loves them. They are the perfect food to bring to gatherings, pack in lunches, or even to give as gifts. My kids’ favourite cookies are filled with chocolate, candy, or a mix of the two. Because of this, soft M&M cookies are definitely one of my families favourite cookies!
Soft M&M cookies are delicious, quick and easy to whip up, and the recipe leaves room for variation in the recipe by changing up the additions like different candies, chocolate chips, or even nuts. For my family, I use half chocolate chips and half M&Ms. These cookies also turn out really well when adjusting the size of the cookie. They can be made as small or big as you want, just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly. You want to bake them until the cookies are just turning brown on the edges but not fully cooked in the centre, as they will finish cooking on the pan after removing them from the oven. This will get you that soft, chewy cookie that my kids just can’t get enough of. Of course if you prefer a crispier cookie, just cook a little longer until your desired doneness.
Soft M&M Cookies Recipe
3 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
4 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups M&M’s, chocolate chips, or a mixture of the two
Preheat oven to 350 and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a bowl until combined.
With an electric mixer, beat butter, white, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla extract and continue mixing until thoroughly combined.
Stir flour mixture into the butter and sugar mixture until combined.
Add M&M’s, chocolate chips, or a mix of the two and stir to combine.
Drop spoons of dough onto cookie sheet in about 2 tablespoon portions, leaving room for the cookies to spread as they cook.
Bake for 8-12 minutes until edges of cookies are beginning to brown.
Leave cookies to cool on baking pan for approximately 10 minutes, as they will continue to cook on the pan.
Move cookies onto a cooling rack to cool completely before storing in an air tight container. Enjoy!
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