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    Mini M&M Cookies

    February 4, 2023 by Kristen Espino Leave a Comment

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    These bakery style mini M&M cookies are such a classic treat. They are buttery, chewy, and so easy to make. Each bite yields the perfect amount of mini chocolate chips and colorful milk chocolate M&M's.

    Large Mini M&M cookies with mini chocolate chips.

    These mini M&M cookies have soft centers and crispy, caramelized edges. They taste just like chocolate chip cookies, but even better with crackly M&M candies in every single bite.

    After mixing, these cookies require very little chill time. From start to finish, you can enjoy these cookies in little over an hour!

    For more chocolatey treats, make sure to try my Loaded M&M Rice Krispie Treats and Peanut Butter Nutella Cookies.

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    • Why You Will Love This Recipe
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Step By Step Instructions
    • Expert Baking Tips
    • FAQ
    • Storing and Freezing
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    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    • Mini chocolate M&M's- These cookies have mini M&M's inside the cookie dough and even more sprinkled on top once they finish baking. They are full of crackly goodness!
    • Layers of texture- The best type of cookies are the ones that have a crispy outer shell with soft and chewy centers. This cookie has all those things and more!
    • Minimal chill time- This cookie dough only requires 20 minutes inside the freezer before baking.
    • Easy to make- These cookies use melted butter and are mixed by hand in one bowl. No mixer needed.
    Bakery style mini m&m cookies, topped with extra mini chocolate chips and m&m's.

    Ingredient Notes

    • Butter- I use unsalted butter and melt it inside the microwave. Let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before mixing.
    • Sugar- I use both white granulated sugar and light brown sugar in this recipe.
    • Eggs- Make sure to pull the large eggs from the refrigerator a couple hours before mixing so they have time to come to room temperature.
    • Mini M&M's- I buy the family size so that I have enough for the cookie dough as well as topping the cookies once they are baked.
    • Mini chocolate chips- You can use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips.
    • Vanilla extract- Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.
    Mini chocolate m&m's cookies split in half with glasses of milk.

    Step By Step Instructions

    STEP 1: Melt the butter. Melt the butter inside the microwave. Let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Make sure the butter is not warm or else the cookies will spread too much when they bake in the oven.

    Next, mix in eggs and vanilla extract.

    STEP 2: Mix the dry ingredients. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

    Melted butter, sugar, brown sugar, and eggs.
    Cookie dough

    STEP 3: Add dry ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to fold in the flour mixture. Then, add the mini chocolate chips and mini M&M's.

    STEP 4: Scoop cookie dough. Use a 2 oz ice cream scoop to scoop the cookie dough. Place 5 cookies onto baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

    Cookie dough with mini m&m's and mini chocolate chips.
    Mixed m&m and chocolate chip cookie dough.

    STEP 5: Chill the dough. Place baking sheet with cookies inside the freezer. Chill for 20 minutes until they feel solid and are completely cold.

    If you aren't in a hurry, place them inside the refrigerator for 1 hour or until ready to bake.

    STEP 6: Bake cookies. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake cookies for 13-15 minutes. The cookies will have golden edges and soft centers when they are done.

    Scooped m&m cookie dough.
    Baked m&m and chocolate chips cookies.

    While the cookies are still warm, sprinkle extra mini M&M's and mini chocolate chips on top. Let cookies cool for 15 minutes. Then, grab yourself a cup of milk and enjoy!

    Expert Baking Tips

    Spoon and level the flour. Do not scoop the flour out of the bag with your measuring cup. Using a spoon, scoop the flour into a measuring cup. Do not pack it down. Instead, use the back of a butter knife to level the flour.

    After baking, while the cookies are still warm, sprinkle extra mini M&M's and chocolate chips on top. It gives them a great texture when you bite into them, as well as a pop color.

    Make sure to chill the cookie dough until they are completely cold. If they are not properly chilled, they will spread too much in the oven.

    Do not overcrowd your pan or place cookies too close to one another. This will cause them to touch and lose their circular shape.

    Mini m&m cookies.

    FAQ

    Can I freeze the cookie dough?

    You definitely can! Scoop the cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Flash freeze them for 1 hour. Then, place the cookie balls inside a Ziplock bag and freeze them for up to 2 months.

    Can I use regular size M&M's?

    If you want a good ratio of M&M's to cookie, I recommend the mini M&M's because you get more per cookie. Also, the smaller size allows the cookies to spread more evenly.

    Why melt the butter instead of creaming?

    Using melted butter, rather than traditional softened butter will result in a more chewier and dense cookie. It gives these cookies the perfect texture. Don't skip this step!

    Mini m&m cookie.

    Storing and Freezing

    Store these mini M&M cookies inside an airtight container at room temperature for 5-7 days.

    Freezing

    You can freeze both baked cookies and scooped cookie balls.

    To freeze baked cookies, wait until they are completely cool. Place them in a single layer onto a parchment lined baking sheet, or inside a Ziplock freezer bag. To thaw cookies, leave at room temperature for 1 hour.

    To freeze scooped cookie balls, place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Double wrap with plastic wrap.

    If you do not have room inside your freezer, you can flash freeze the cookie balls for a couple hours and then place them inside a Ziplock freezer bag.

    Other Easy Dessert Recipes To Try

    • 6 inch Chocolate Cake Recipe
    • Loaded M&M Rice Krispie Treats
    • Fresh Strawberry Danish
    • Strawberry and Banana Milkshake

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    Mini M&M Cookies

    Kristen-The Epicurean Mouse
    These bakery style mini M&M cookies are such a classic treat. They are buttery, chewy, and so easy to make. Each bite yields the perfect amount of mini chocolate chips and colorful milk chocolate M&M's. 
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Chill Time 20 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 18 large cookies
    Calories 308 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup Unsalted butter melted, cooled for 20 minutes
    • 1 cup Light brown sugar
    • ½ cup White granulated sugar
    • 2 Eggs large
    • 1 ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • 2 ⅓ cups All purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon Baking powder
    • 1 ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • 1 cup Mini M&M's plus more for on top
    • ½ cup Mini chocolate chips plus more for on top

    Instructions
     

    • Melt the butter inside the microwave. Let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Make sure the butter is not warm or else the cookies will spread too much when they bake in the oven. 
    • Next, mix in eggs and vanilla extract.
    • Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 
    • Use a rubber spatula to fold in the flour mixture. Then, add the mini chocolate chips and mini M&M's. 
    • Use a 2 oz ice cream scoop to scoop the cookie dough. Place 5 cookies onto baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 
    • Place baking sheet with cookies inside the freezer. Chill for 20 minutes until they feel solid and are completely cold. If you aren't in a hurry, place them inside the refrigerator for 1 hour or until ready to bake. 
    • Preheat oven to 350°. Bake cookies for 13-15 minutes. The cookies will have golden edges and soft centers when they are done. 
    • While the cookies are still warm, sprinkle extra mini M&M's and mini chocolate chips on top.
    • Let cookies cool for 15 minutes. Then, grab yourself a cup of milk and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 257mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 379IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword mini m&m, extra chewy, mini chocolate chips, one bowl, bakery style
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