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Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies are studded with two kinds of chocolate chips and handfuls of M&Ms for a family favorite that won’t last long!

If you love all things M&M like I do, you’ll love these Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies! If you can’t get enough cookies with M&M’s, be sure to try Peanut Butter M&M Cookies, and Giant M&M Cookies.

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Triple the chocolate!

Is there such a thing as too much chocolate? I think not. And I’ll prove it with these chewy Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies!!!

I took my beloved chocolate chip cookie recipe and basically combined it with my M&M Cookies recipe. The result – a new, simple favorite cookie recipe!

Not only does this have TWO kinds of chocolate chips, but is also includes both crushed and whole M&M candies.

Are you drooling yet? While I prefer milk chocolate chips, I feel the semi-sweet chips add that special touch to compliment the M&Ms.

While I used plain M&Ms, feel free to substitute your M&M of choice to change it up. As with all cookies, these taste great with a cold glass of milk.

m&m chocolate chip cookie recipe ingredients

how to make m&m chocolate chip cookies

WET INGREDIENTS. Cream butter, oil and sugars in stand mixer (or with hand mixer in a bowl). Add eggs and beat until fluffy.

DRY INGREDIENTS. Add baking soda, salt, baking powder, vanilla extract and flour and mix until incorporated.

SHAPE. Fold in chocolate chips and crushed M&Ms, and scoop. Roll into balls and place onto lightly greased baking sheet.

BAKE. Top cookie dough balls with any more chocolate chips & whole M&Ms on top. Bake in the oven at 350 for 8-10 minutes.

Toppings: 

Once I place the dough balls on the cookie sheet I like to add 3-5 M&M’s and 2-4 chocolate to the tops. As the dough bakes they’ll spread the Chocolate candies out. 

You can also change up the candies. Some ideas include:

  • Peanut butter chips and Reese’s Pieces
  • Mini M&M’s
  • Butterscotch chips
  • White Chocolate Chips
making chocolate chip m&m cookies

Tips + Storing Info

Recipe Notes:

  • For a chewier cookie use ½ cup white sugar and 1 ½ cup brown sugar.
  • For a crispier cookie use 1 ½ cup white sugar and ½ cup brown sugar.
  • Using room temperature eggs will help them incorporate better.
  • Chilling the dough before baking helps give a soft center and crisp outside. 
  • Use a cookie scoop to help make more uniform cookies. 

Make Ahead: You can make the dough ahead of time and store it covered in the fridge for 3-4 days. To freeze the dough, shape the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet. Stick the sheet in the freezer. Once the dough is solid, transfer them to a freezer safe Ziploc. Thaw before finishing the recipe. 

STORE cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days. Pro Tip: Placing a piece of white bread into the container will help keep them soft longer.

To FREEZE, store cookies together in a freezer safe container. I like to place 1-2 cookies in a fold top sandwich bag and then place them together in a Freezer Ziploc. This makes it really easy to toss them in the kids’ lunch boxes.

stack of chocolate chip m&m cookies on a plate

For more M&M Desserts, try:

5 from 10 votes

Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies

By: Lil’ Luna
Chocolate chip M&M cookies are studded with two kinds of chocolate chips and handfuls of M&Ms for a family favorite that won't last long!
Servings: 36 cookies
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 8 minutes
Total: 18 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cream butter, oil, and sugars in a stand mixer (or with a hand mixer in a bowl). Add eggs and beat until fluffy.
  • Add baking soda, salt, baking powder, vanilla, and flour. Mix until incorporated.
  • Fold in chocolate chips and crushed M&Ms, and scoop. Roll into balls and place onto a lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Top cookie dough balls with any more chocolate chips & whole M&Ms on top
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes.

Notes

Store the dough. Make the dough ahead of time and store it covered in the fridge for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. See How to Freeze Cookie Dough for tips.
How to store. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days, or in a freezer-safe container and freeze for 3-4 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 18mg, Sodium: 132mg, Potassium: 35mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 20g, Vitamin A: 123IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 30mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

About Kristyn

My name is Kristyn and I’m the mom of SIX stinkin’ cute kids and the wife to my smokin’ hot hubby, Lo. My mom’s maiden name is Luna, and I’m one of the many crafty “Lil’ Lunas” in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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4 Comments

  1. Jessica says:

    Does the recipe call for one cup of chocolate chips divided into milk and semi-sweet as the two types of chocolate chips? I only see milk chocolate chips in the ingredients list, but it looks like two different ones are in the picture.

  2. Sue says:

    5 stars
    Took me a second to realize the two kind of chocolate chips mentioned in the description are traditional Chocolate chips and M&M chips. I love the added color that the chopped N&M’s give. Since a fun and easy cookie to make.

  3. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    Another favorite cookie! I like the combination of chocolate chips and m&ms. So yummy!

  4. Joy says:

    5 stars
    Nothing better than an m&m & chocolate chip cookie! I can’t resist them! These are soft & chewy, with a nice little crunch from the m&m.