Baking with kids can be such a fun and rewarding experience, and cookie recipes are a great place to start. Kids love M&M's so imagine their excitement when they make this M&M Cookies Recipe.
But these aren't just any M&M cookies. They are filled with lots of yummy ingredients from your pantry including pretzels and potato chips! This makes these delicious cookies the perfect combination of sweet and salty.
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M&M Cookies
M&M Cookies are a hit for several reasons. First, they are incredibly versatile. You can customize them with different types of M&Ms, pretzels, or even potato chips. Plus, they are perfect for any occasion—whether you are entertaining or want a lunch box snack.
If you are a busy parent, you will appreciate how quick and easy these cookies are to make, thanks to a chocolate chip cookie mix. They come together in no time, even when you have little helpers!
Recipes Made With M&Ms
M&M's are not just a tasty treat on their own; they’re an awesome ingredient to use in all kinds of recipes! Their bright colors add a fun element to baked goods. Plus, with their crunchy candy shell and chocolate center, they add a great texture to various desserts.
Ingredients For M&M Cookies Recipe
- Chocolate chip cookie mix: This forms the base of your cookies and is an easy shortcut.
- Salted butter: Adds richness and helps create a tender texture.
- Egg: Helps to bind everything together and adds moisture to the dough.
- Pretzels: Adds a salty crunch, balancing the sweetness of the cookies. Any type of pretzels will do.
- Potato chips: For an extra layer of crunch and a hint of saltiness.
- Peanut M&Ms: Adds color, crunch, and a burst of peanut flavor. If you only have plain M&Ms on hand, those are fine to use.
How to Make Homemade M&M Cookies
Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x13 baking sheet with parchment paper or use a non-stick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, egg, and chocolate chip cookie mix. Make sure to mix thoroughly. If you're mixing by hand, this might take a few minutes to ensure everything is well incorporated.
Next, crunch up the potato chips and gently fold them into the cookie batter. Repeat the process with the pretzels.
Using a small sturdy cup, break the peanut M&Ms to your desired size and fold them into the batter as well.
Using a cookie scoop, place the dough on the baking pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes before baking. Bake for 12-16 minutes. Once the edges are brown, remove the cookies from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips for Making Cookies With M&Ms
Tip 1: Chilling the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes helps the cookies maintain their shape and prevents them from spreading too much during baking.
Tip 2: Overmixing can make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Tip 3: Watch the cookies while they bake. The edges should be golden brown, but the centers will still look a bit soft. They’ll continue to cook as they cool on the baking sheet.
FAQs For M&M Cookies
Store these treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Storing them in an airtight container keeps them from drying out. To extend their shelf life even more, consider freezing them. These cookies can be frozen for up to three months.
To freeze cookies, separate the layers with parchment paper to avoid sticking. Then when you are ready to enjoy them again, just let them thaw.
ou can get creative and experiment with a variety of M&M flavors. For instance, peanut butter M&Ms will give cookies a rich, nutty flavor, while crispy M&Ms add a nice crunch.
Seasonal M&Ms, like those in holiday colors or special editions, can also give your cookies a unique twist.
If you don’t have a cookie scoop, you can easily use a regular tablespoon to portion out the cookie dough. The key is to try and keep the sizes as consistent as possible, which will help with even baking.
You can also use two spoons. One spoon can scoop the dough, and the other can push it onto the baking sheet. This lets you to create cookies that bake uniformly, leading to a perfectly baked batch every time.
Cookies Made With Candy
Using candy as an ingredient in a cookie recipe is a great way to add fun and flavor to baking! There are so many ways you can go, too - crushed candy bars, gummy bears, or even your favorite fruity candy can be used. Here are some easy ways to make cookies with candy:
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To make this delicious M&M cookies recipe, you'll need some basic kitchen tools, including a large mixing bowl, a hand mixer or stand mixer, a baking sheet, parchment paper, a cookie scoop or regular spoon, and a wire cooling rack.
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M&M Cookies are a versatile, easy-to-make treat that the whole family will love. With simple ingredients (many of which you can find in your pantry), you can whip up a batch in no time.
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M&M Cookies Recipe
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Ingredients
- 17.5 oz package of chocolate chip cookie mix 1 package
- 4 oz salted butter 1 stick at room temperature
- 1 egg
- ½ cup pretzels any of your choice; crushed
- ½ cup potato chips any plain potato chip; crushed
- ½ cup peanut M&M’s any kind of M&M will work
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper, or you can use a non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, egg, and chocolate chip cookie mix using a mixer or by hand. Make sure the batter is well combined before adding any mix-ins. If mixing by hand, be aware that it may take a few minutes to fully incorporate the butter and eggs.
- Next, crush the potato chips and gently fold them into the cookie batter. Do the same with the pretzels, folding them in until evenly distributed.
- For the peanut M&M's, use a small cup with a flat bottom to break them into your desired size, then mix the pieces into the batter.
- Use a cookie scoop to scoop the dough onto the baking sheet a few inches apart.
- Place the baking sheet with the raw cookies in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking. Once chilled, bake them in the center of the oven for 12 to 16.
- When the edges of the cookies begin to brown, remove them from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes to continue cooking. Then, use a spatula to transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Pop the cookie dough in the fridge for about 30 minutes - it'll help the cookies keep their shape and stop them from spreading too much when you bake them.
- Don't overmix - tough cookies are no fun! Just mix until everything's combined.
- Keep an eye on those cookies in the oven. The edges should turn golden brown, but the centers will be a bit soft - they'll finish cooking as they cool on the tray.
Angela says
This is such a fun cookie recipe and my kids raved about them! Thanks for sharing.
Vicky says
They are a kid favorite for sure!
Chenee says
M&M cookies have always been my favorite since I was a little kid. Looking forward to making these!
Vicky says
Hope you enjoy them as much as we did!
Jeff says
I love the crunchie M&M cookies. Great for when I want sweet and salty. I was a little hesitant at first but the family loved them too and they were finished before I could save some for later.
Vicky says
I guess you'll just have to make another batch. 🙂
Paula says
These M&M cookies were so tasty! My kids had a lot of fun making them, and they turned out perfectly.
Vicky says
They are the perfect recipe to make with kids!
Anjali says
These cookies were so easy to make and turned out so well! We got M&Ms in every bite, and my kids loved them!
Vicky says
So glad to hear that! Thanks for the kind words!