Sugar Cookies with M&M’s are a classic. Not only around the holidays, but all year long! This is an easy and simple cookie recipe that everyone is sure to love.

Freshly baked Sugar Cookies with M&M's

This Sugar Cookies with M&M’s recipe is simple, easy to make and absolutely delicious! I love using the Christmas-themed M&M’s during the holiday season for this recipe. However, throughout the rest of the year, I will use the classic M&M’s.

If needed, this recipe can be made gluten free by substituting the regular all purpose flour for all purpose gluten free flour.

So grab your flour, butter, sugar, M&M’s and the rest of the ingredients below. Let’s get baking!

Main Ingredients

Ingredients measured out in bowls to make Sugar Cookies with M&M's

What’s the trick to getting the perfect circular cookie shape?

One of the biggest questions I get is how I get a perfect circular shape when baking cookies.

I always use my cookie scooper to measure out 2 tbsp of cookie dough every time. This not only helps in getting the circular shape but also making sure the cookies are all the same size.

Another trick I use to get circular cookies is grabbing a large circular cookie cutter or mason jar lid.

Right when the cookies come out of the oven, put the cookie cutter around the cookie. Move it in circular motion until all sides of the cookie are perfectly round and smooth.

How to Make Sugar Cookies with M&M’s

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside
  2. Melt the butter and add it to a bowl with both sugars
  3. Add in the vanilla extract and egg, mix until incorporated
  4. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to make sure all ingredients are fully mixed
  5. Add in the flour, baking soda and baking powder
  6. Mix until combined and fold in the M&M candies
  7. Use a 2 tbsp cookie scooper or measure out 2 tbsp and roll into balls
  8. Transfer the cookie dough balls to the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each cookie
  9. Bake for 12-13 minutes
  10. Remove the cookies from the oven and add extra M&M’s on top
  11. Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack
  12. Enjoy!
Wet ingredients in a bowl
Start by combining the wet ingredients
Making the dough for sugar cookies with m&m's
Fold in the dry ingredients
Fold in the M&M's to the sugar cookie dough
Fold in the M&M candies
Scoop and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Scoop and place on a baking tray
Baked Sugar Cookies with M&M's
Bake the cookies and enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make these cookies gluten free friendly?

Use all purpose gluten free flour instead of regular all purpose flour.

What makes cookies chewy?

The butter to sugar ratio is what will create the chewiness of these cookies. In addition, the melted butter enhances the chewiness of the cookie

Why are my cookies coming out cakey?

What does melted butter do to cookies?

Adding melted butter instead of the traditional softened butter will result in a chewier cookie.

How do I know the cookies are done baking?

The cookies should be removed from the oven when the edges have a light crisp but the center is still soft. Once removed from the oven, they will continue to bake in the middle until moved to the cooling rack (after 5 minutes).

How do I store the cookies?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Chewy Sugar Cookies with M&M's in them.

Sugar Cookies with M&M’s

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 12 cookies
Sugar Cookies with M&M's are a classic. Not only around the holidays, but all year long! This is an easy and simple cookie recipe that everyone is sure to love.

Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all purpose flour , or gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup M&M candies

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside
  • Melt the butter and add it to a bowl with both sugars
  • Add in the vanilla extract and egg, mix until incorporated
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl to make sure all ingredients are fully mixed
  • Add in the flour, baking soda and baking powder
  • Mix until combined and fold in the M&M candies
  • Use a 2 tbsp cookie scooper or measure out 2 tbsp and roll into balls
  • Transfer the cookie dough balls to the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each cookie
  • Bake for 12-13 minutes
  • Remove the cookies from the oven and add extra M&M's on top
  • Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
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