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How do you make the best chewy chocolate chip cookies even better? Simple, all you have to do is add everyone’s favorite candy, M&Ms!
I think it’s safe to say the season of baking is upon us. Halloween treats are popping up everywhere, and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. When Kim found these adorable Fall Harvest M&M’s, we just had to make some Halloween Snack Mix, and then, some Fall themed cookies.
Building from our chocolate chip cookie recipe, Kim created these Chewy M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies. I have to say; I think I prefer this version to the originals. Mostly because of the extra candy. Well, that and the fact that they are monster sized cookies.
Given the size of each cookie, I felt it was safe to say one of these cookies is equal to one serving size. As you can see from the pictures, they are loaded with chocolate.
The trick to getting the M&M’s on top is simple. All you have to do is wait until the batch is done baking, then add a few extra pieces of candy on top while the cookies are still warm.
Believe it or not, I had no idea that technique was used until a few years ago. It’s safe to say baking was never my strong suit. Of course, it makes the visual presentation look so much better.
The full recipe is listed below. The only thing I want to mention is to remind you to refrigerate your dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. As always, I wish you a long life, love everlasting, and a belly full of cookies!
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Chewy M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Butter (softened)
- 2/3 Cup Brown Sugar (packed)
- 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Teaspoons Cornstarch
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 Cup Plain M&M’s (we used Harvest Blend)
Instructions
- First, remove the butter from your fridge and preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Next, spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray or prep a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- Then, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the sugars and butter on medium speed until fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Afterward, add the egg and vanilla and mix on low speed until combined.
- Now, add the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Mix to combine.
- Once that is done, stir in the chocolate chips and M&M’s by hand.
- With the dough prepped, shape the dough into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter or use a scoop. Place the dough balls on the baking sheet and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes prior to baking.
- Last, after the dough chills, place in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove the cookies from the oven when the cookies are lightly brown but still look soft in the middle. Add additional M&M’s to the top of the warm cookies if desired. Allow the cookies to cool for 2-3 minutes on the baking sheet then transfer to a cooling rack. Store in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
Patti
I didn’t realize that there were fall colored M&M’s. I love making cookies that are decorated with seasonal colored candies. It’s lots of fun. Seriously, you now have me craving cookies with chocolate chips and M&M’s. It’s 11pm, so I will have to wait until tomorrow to try this recipe. After I run to the store and pick up some appropriately colored M&M’s.
John
Thank you, Patti! You’re not alone, I had no idea the Fall M&M’s existed. They were the perfect little accent. We hope you enjoy the recipe and wish you a lovely Thursday 🙂
Christine
I grew up eating M&M cookies like these but have never actually made them! They look SO delicious. I definitely want to make these soon!
John
Thank you, Christine! I hope you find them easy to make and delicious. Have a lovely Friday 🙂
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
I love the idea of having a recipe that implements M & Ms. They come in seasonal colors and I could make them to complement the holiday. I know our grandsons would love them — they love chocolate chip cookies and M & Ms. I’m pinning this recipe.
John
Thank you, Marissa! We hope you and your whole family enjoys the cookies. Have a lovely weekend 🙂
Veena Azmanov
Fall M&M. – never heard of it. Sounds so interesting. I must look for them. I love chocolate chip cookies so these sound so delicious and look so pretty.
John
Thank you, Veena! It was the first we had ever heard of the Fall M&M’s. They were so cute we just had to add them to the recipe. Have a lovely weekend 🙂
Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago
Chewy chocolate chip cookies are the best! These look like they have the perfect blend of chewy with crispy edges!!
John
Thank you, Kathryn! I agree, nothing beats a chewy chocolate chip with crispy edges. Have a lovely weekend 🙂
Lynette
Um, hello! These look AH-mazing! What could be better than M&Ms in a chewy cookie recipe! Thanks for sharing.
John
Thank you, Lynette! I’m glad you liked the cookies and agree, M&M’s have always made cookies better. Have a lovely Sunday 🙂
Tina
I love to see kids faces light up when they see candy so these candy topped cookies are the cats meow to the wee ones:)
John
Thank you, Tina! I agree, kiddos of all ages love cookies. Have a lovely Sunday 🙂
Ashima
I am visiting my sister right now and when my 5 year nephew looked over my screen, seeing this recipe he was all drooling! Except that he wanted some green and purple M&Ms. Fall is not really a thing here in India but I am soon gonna try these cookies with my niece and nephew. Looks like a perfect recipe to make with kids 🙂
Thanks for sharing
John
Thank you, Ashima! I’m glad your nephew wants to try the cookies. Kim and I hope your niece and nephew enjoy them. Have a lovely day 🙂
Carrie Ditton
What an absolute favorite cookie for my household. I haven’t made these in years….like 20! I am going to have to get to baking!
John
Thank you, Carrie! I’m glad you liked the cookies and what to make some for your family. We hope everyone enjoys them 🙂
Lois. O
I really enjoy M&M cookies! I am looking all over the place for fall covered M&Ms though, any recommendations on where to find them? I want to make this recipe for an office bake sale.
John
Thank you, Lois! We got them at our local Publix grocery store. I ran a quick search on Google and it looks like they are available at Walmart and Target. as well. I hope you locate them. Have a lovely Monday 🙂
Karyl | Karyl's Kulinary Krusade
Kim these cookies look amazing! There’s really no such thing as too many M&M’s in anything. I’ve never seen the Harvest Blend, but these are perfect for the season
John
Thank you, Karyl! Kim did an awesome job on the cookies, for sure. The M&M’s were new to us as well. Have a lovely Monday 🙂
Jessica Pinney
These remind me of the M&M cookies my mom used to make and slip in my school lunch. I was always thrilled to see them! Can’t wait to give this recipe a try.
John
Thank you, Jessica! It’s nice when a treat can remind us of something nostalgic. We hope you enjoy making the cookies. Have a lovely Monday 🙂
Cheryl
These look fab! I love soft and chewy cookies and the m&m’s gives them a nice pop of color!
John
Thank you, Cheryl! We love them too, they’re so tasty. Have a lovely Monday 🙂