Description
How to Make Perfectly Soft M&M Cookies with thick, chewy centers and lightly crisp edges. These colorful cookies stay soft for days and bake up beautifully every single time.
Ingredients
1 cup softened butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda (or 1/2 teaspoon baking soda plus 1/2 teaspoon baking powder)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups M&Ms (or chocolate chips)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cream softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add eggs one at a time and beat well after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda (and baking powder if using), and salt.
5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Fold in M&Ms gently, saving a few to press on top of each dough ball.
7. Scoop dough onto baking sheet using a cookie scoop for even portions.
8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until edges are set and centers remain soft.
9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring.
Notes
Replacing half of the baking soda with baking powder helps reduce spreading and creates a thicker, softer cookie.
Additional baking powder creates a more cake-like texture.
Shaping dough balls slightly taller improves appearance.
Do not overbake. Cookies should look slightly underdone in the center when removed from the oven.
Chocolate chips can be substituted for M&Ms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg