By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026
Serves 20
215 cal · 27 min
Soft Chewy M&M Cookies
Recipe GLPRdea742d93fc491
Delightfully soft and chewy cookies loaded with colorful mini M&M candies. These cookies feature a tender crumb with just the right amount of chew, perfect for satisfying any sweet craving. The combination of brown sugar and vanilla creates a warm, classic cookie flavor that pairs beautifully with the candy pieces.
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Ingredients
2 sticks (1 cup/230g) salted butter, softened
2/3 cup (120g) brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 cup (150g) mini M&M milk chocolate candies
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda, then set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined, about 2 minutes.
Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat until the dough just comes together, being careful not to overmix.
Fold in the mini M&M candies gently until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop the dough into walnut-sized portions and place them on a clean surface. Gently flatten each portion into a disk about 1/4 inch thick.
Arrange the cookie disks on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to turn lightly golden but the centers still appear slightly underbaked.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Comments
Every ingredient is a pantry staple or quick checkout grab at any Charlotte chain—no special trips needed. At roughly $0.40 to $0.50 per cookie, the cost is driven by butter and brown sugar, which keeps the price reasonable for a dessert. The stated 27 minutes is honest if you skip hand-mixing, but expect closer to 40 minutes if you're creaming butter and sugar by hand or waiting for dough to chill; the recipe likely assumes a stand mixer. This is a same-night dessert that freezes well unbaked, making it forgiving for weeknight entertaining, though the cookies are best eaten within a day or two of baking for that soft, chewy texture.
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