These m&m cookies are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. That’s my favorite cookie texture. They’re also fun treats for holidays because you can use different colored m&ms for the particular season. You and also add nuts, if you’d like, but I kept them simple with chocolate, chocolate, and chocolate.
Easy Step-By-Step Instructions for m&m Cookies
Line baking pans with parchment or silicone mats, and preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together
2 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
In a large bowl, beat together until creamy.:
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup shortening
¾ cup sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
Add
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Beat well.
Stir in flour mixture until completely incorporated,
Add
1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
1 bag (11 ounces) m&ms baking pieces.
1 cup chopped nuts, if desired
Stir just to incorporate into dough.
Roll dough into balls and evenly space on greased or lined baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove to wire rack to cool completely.
Share with your loved ones, and …
… enjoy!
Free Printable Recipe for m&m Cookies
- ½ cup butter, softened to room temperature
- ½ cup shortening
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1½ teaspoon vanilla
- 2 ½ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 bag (11 ounces) m&ms Christmas baking pieces.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Combine flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in bowl and mix.
- Cream butter, shortening, and sugars.
- Add eggs and vanilla to butter mixture, and beat until light and creamy.
- Add dry ingredients and stir just enough to combine.
- Stir in chocolate chips and Christmas m&ms.
- Roll dough into balls and bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Cool on wire rack.
- 40 cookies