MM cookies: your favorite soft and chewy m&m cookies made with Valentine's Day candies!
Can I introduce you to a way to eat cookies and candy at the same time? Oh, so you've heard of adding M&Ms to cookies before? Hmm.
Well, can I at least introduce you to chopping M&Ms into tiny pieces before adding them to your cookie dough? Yeah, now we're talking about cramming even more candy into our candy cookies. I knew I could be of service to you today! (You're welcome). Reward yourself with MM cookies!
So, I grabbed a bag of pink and red Valentine's Day M&Ms at Target (because I like pretty things), and then I added a mere ½ cup to my standard small batch of chocolate chip cookies recipe. And honestly? They tasted just okay--not amazing. It didn't blow my mind, and they definitely weren't good enough to share with you.
However, I loved the idea of M&Ms in cookies, so I wanted to try again. Luckily, my small batch cookie recipes only make 1 dozen cookies, so I could try again the very next day. (Yes, 2 people can eat 6 cookies in one day. This is a judgement free zone, right?)
Since my favorite way to enjoy M&Ms is in a blizzard, where they're chopped into tiny pieces, I chopped the pretty little M&Ms to smithereens. Then, I stirred them into my cookie dough. Perfection.
These M&M cookies are not only fantastic because a ½ cup of chopped M&Ms is more than a ½ cup of non-chopped M&Ms---they're delicious because the espresso powder called for in my chocolate chip cookie recipe makes these cookies taste better than the bakery cookies. Yep, I said it. Try it for yourself.
If I ever open a bakery, I will add espresso powder to all of my pastries, and it will be my signature flavor and no one will know why my desserts are so good! Except you. You will know. But, I like you so it's okay.
Since this recipe uses just the egg yolk, be sure to check out my ways to use a leftover egg white section!
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M&M Cookies
These M&M cookies are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons flour
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- ¼ teaspoon instant espresso powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup chopped M&Ms candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° and line a cookie sheet with parchment or a silicone mat.
- In a medium bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar together. Beat very well, about 45 seconds. Add the egg yolk and vanilla and beat until combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients (except M&Ms) and add it in 2 batches to the creamed butter, beating just to combine.
- Stir in the chopped M&Ms. Make 12 dough balls (roll them in your hand), space them evenly on the cookie sheet and bake for 9-10 minutes.
- Remove from oven, and let cool for 1 minute on the baking sheet before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 138Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 94mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 0gSugar: 13gProtein: 1g
Debbi Herman says
Hey guys, how are you chopping the M&M's?. By hand with a knief or whirling them in the Cuisinart. I want to get it correct. Thank you. Debbi
allison says
2 people, 6 cookies, 24 hours? That's not even close to judgement, that's just regular delicious cookie math.
My secret is cinnamon....it's in everything I bake. And some encouraging words...maybe I whisper "be good cookies, bake up and be yummy" every time I put something in the oven. Moving soon and am not buying anything that won't be gone in 3 weeks, but espresso powder is on the "new house" list because I feel like I've been needing it for so much lately.
Christina Lane says
I love your secrets, Allison :) <3 Good luck on the move!
Jersey Girl Cooks says
The cutest cookies! And of course I love making a small batch.
zahabia says
hi,I made these cookies today tasted really nice with m&ms,my kids loved it, thanks for the recipe
Monica says
This is so smart...can't wait to try it! Was planning to make your monster cookies again - maybe I should chop up the m&m's (I also like using the Reese's) and whatnot there as well. Thanks, Christina! These cookies are so pretty. : )
lynn says
I always turn to your blog for Valentine's Day! Can't wait to try these :)
Elaine Turner says
Yum. Great idea to chop up the M&Ms. I've had them in an oatmeal cookie too and it is delish.
Emily says
Just took a batch of these out of the oven and they turned out perfectly! It's the perfect sized batch for my husband and I. Thank you! Love your blog!
Noelle says
I just got a mini kitchen aid and picked up a bag of neopolitan m&ms. I am making THESE right now!! So so excited!
Christina Lane says
yay! I hope you love them, Noelle!
Becki Cosford says
Made these last night with my nephews! we replaced the espresso powder with cinnamon and they turned out amazing!!! So good!!! :)