The Best Small Batch M&M Cookies

These small batch M&M cookies are basically a bedazzled version of my chococlate chip cookie recipe and I'm here for it. All you need is basic, pantry-staple ingredients, a handful of M&Ms, and about 15 minutes to whip up the dough. They're soft, chewy, and have the perfect crunch thanks to the candy-coated shell.

Author: Midnight Bake Club

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 6 cookies

Calories: 202 kcal per serving

Ingredients

60 grams - unsalted butter
52 grams - brown sugar
25 grams - granulated sugar
1 - egg yolk
1 tsp - pure vanilla extract
60 grams - all purpose flour
10 grams - cornstarch
¼ tsp - baking soda
¼ tsp - Kosher salt
120 grams - M&M candies

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Combine the cooled, melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until the mixture is pale and thickened, 1-2 minutes. Then, mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until smooth.
Add the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Using a rubber spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until the dough is about 90% combined. Then, add the M&Ms and continue folding the dough just until everything is well-mixed and there are no more streaks of flour. Don't over-mix or the cookies will come out dense and crumbly!
Using a #20 cookie scoop (~3 tablespoons), divide the dough into 6 even balls of dough. Line the cookie dough balls on the prepared sheet pan about 3 inches apart. Freeze the cookie dough balls for 15 minutes, or refrigerate for 30 minutes, until the dough is well-chilled.
Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes, flipping the pan halfway through, until the edges are set and the centers are still a bit under-done. Right after the cookies come out of the oven, press a few more M&Ms to the top for decoration, if desired. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the sheet pan and then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

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