Last week the Teen had a church bonfire that she needed to bring “homemade cookies” to share with the Youth Group. Now, I am sure this was an easy request for most of the Moms from this crowd, but for me my anxiety set in almost immediately. However, Pinterest saved the day again as usual, and I found not one but two awesome cookie recipes including my daughters favorite candy…. M&Ms.
The “crowd favorite” of the two that I made were the Chewy M&M Cookies which even now a few days later are still delightfully soft and chewy – just the way we like them. They were very simple to make, and will absolutely be adorning my Christmas Dessert Table this year.
Chewy M&M Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups M&Ms – I used the Minis!
Directions:
I told you this was easy!
Mix together sugar, butter, vanilla and eggs and mix thoroughly. Add in salt and baking soda. Then gradually add in flour, mixing constantly. Once it is well blended, add in your M&Ms and mix gently – if you mix too much the colors will start to run. Spoon mixture out onto a greased cookie sheet and bake 8-10 minutes until the bottoms start to brown. Cookies will still feel soft to the touch – you want them done but not overcooked. Once done, gently remove from cookie sheet and let cool on a baking rack.
These were such a huge hit at the Church Bonfire that I was asked to make them for every event from here on out. The good news is that they were easy enough that I happily said I would. They girls enjoyed getting to help make them and from start to finish was less than an hour. Can’t beat that!
Want more M&M Cookie Recipes? Check out the Chewy Strawberry M&M Valentine’s Day Cookies!
so yummy
These look yummy! I prefer chewy cookies too.
Can’t wait to make them.
Thanks for Sharing.
You know I love me some cookies!!!
You didn’t specify what temperature to bake these at. I’m assuming 350 F but would like confirmation. Thanks! They look great
Just found this recipe on Pinterest and they look delicious! Quick question – did you use baking powder or baking soda? I see powder in the recipe and soda in the directions. Thanks – can’t wait to try!
I just made these…I used Baking Soda and not powder as in recipe. I also wouldn’t melt the butter, it made the dough too runny ( i had to freeze it before I could place on sheet). I would use softened butter…I hope they taste good..6 minutes and we shall find out!
Don’t use Baking Soda, it needs an acidic ingredient to react with so that your baked good rises. Baking Powder, on the other hand, includes the acidifying agent already and the cookies will turn out looking fabulous!! Also, bake at 350 for closer to the 10 min (or 12 min).
Great post! I love to bake but never have been able to get cookies just right. This recipe blew any I’ve tried out of the water. So quick and simple and they turn out delish! Will never use another chip cookie recipe again!!
These cookies look so delicious and I want to make these cookies with my daughter and get the Valentine’s M&Ms and make them look so pretty!
Oh our little one loves the chewy cookies…I have to try your recipe!
Wow these look so delicious! My grandsons are M&M fanatics and would love these!
Mmm! You had me at chewy! I loveeee chewy cookies! <3
Cookies are my weakness: I can’t see a batch and not devour them! I can’t wait to try your recipe, must be so yummy!
Lisa, I just made these and 350 degrees worked perfectly. Great recipe!