Choc Chip M&M Cookies
If you’re looking for an easy cookie recipe that requires very little effort, these Choc Chip M&M Cookies are always a winner. They’re golden around the edges, chewy in the centre and packed with choc chips and colourful M&Ms.
The simple melt-and-mix method means there’s no need to soften the butter, cream ingredients together or pull out an electric mixer. Simply melt, mix and bake, with very little fuss or washing up.
Get the teens in the kitchen for this one! It’s a great recipe for beginner bakers and fun to make with the kids. Bake a batch for lunchboxes, afternoon tea, parties or a weekend treat, they never last long in our house!
Once the cookies have cooled, I like to store them in the fridge. This gives them that deliciously firm, crunchy bite while keeping the centres perfectly chewy.
And if you’re a big M&M cookie fan, be sure to try my M&M Subway Cookies next!
Choc Chip M&M Cookies
Bake the best Choc Chip M&M Cookies! Crispy edges, chewy centres and pops of colourful chocolate. A simple melt-and-mix recipe perfect for busy families and sweet treat lovers.
Ingredients
- 125 g unsalted butter
- 150 g (¾ cup) brown sugar
- 60 g (¼ cup) caster sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (or 1 tsp vanilla paste)
- 300 g (2 cups) plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- Pinch salt
- ½ cup M&Ms
- ½ cup chocolate chips (milk, white, dark or a mix)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160 °C and line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
- Place butter in a large microwave-safe bowl and melt in 30-second bursts, then 10-second increments until just melted. Allow to cool slightly.
- Stir in both sugars until combined. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Sift in flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt. Stir until just combined.
- Add M&Ms and chocolate chips and mix gently.
- Roll spoonfuls of dough into balls and place on trays, leaving space between for spreading.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow to cool on the trays for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Top Tips:
- Crunch tip: Store cookies in the fridge once cooled for a crispier texture.
- Soft tip: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for a softer bite.
- Mix-ins: Swap M&Ms for chopped chocolate, nuts or mini marshmallows for a twist.
- Size it up: Make larger cookies and bake for an extra 2-3 minutes for bakery-style results.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
181Fat
8 gSat. Fat
5 gCarbs
28 gFiber
1 gNet carbs
28 gSugar
13 gProtein
2 gSodium
99 mgCholesterol
22 mgThe nutritional information provided is computer generated and is only an estimate. This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.
