Soft and Chewy M&M Cookies

This soft and chewy M&M cookie is BY FAR my favorite cookie that always disappears first on the Christmas cookie tray! They are very simple, but kids and adults alike will love this chewy packed cookie with M&M's. You can make these festive by using Red and Green holiday M&Ms  around Christmas time. 

If you're in the MidWest specifically in the Fargo/Moorhead area looking for a one-stop shop for all your baking needs just go to Fleet Farm. I kid you not, this place has EVERYTHING you need for Holiday baking. They even had bags of crushed up peppermint candy canes. More stores need to get on this! I almost kick myself for not getting a bag.The M&M's in these cookies were from fleet farm. Seriously, just go there and see for yourself! The only thing they didn't have there was butter, you'll have to go to a grocery store for that.

Fun fact about this cookie recipe - instead of butter this recipe uses Crisco shortening. I really think this is the secret ingredient that makes them so soft. Don't like Crisco? Just use softened butter instead.

If you don't want to make all the cookies at once just freeze the dough and wrap it in saran wrap.

What Ingredients do I need for Soft and Chewy M&M Cookies? 

In this section, you can find substitutes or suggestions for certain check here

Crisco Shortening - Usually found next to the vegetable oils in the baking aisle and comes in a blue container labeled as Crisco. This isn’t a really popular ingredient to use in baking these days but I like it cause it’s softened already and easy to work with. My Grandma would always use this in her baking and frosting recipes. 

Light brown and regular sugar - regular granulated sugar, I do not use sugar substitutes in any of my recipes but if you know the conversions feel free to do so

Large Eggs - when baking always use room temperature eggs

Flour - Most baking recipes will require some type of flour. In order to get the right amount level off the flour with a spoon. 

Baking Soda - to help the cookies rise 

M&M candies - since these are seasonal red and green candy these colors might not be around all year long so use whatever color is available. 

How to make Soft and Chewy M&M Cookies 

1. Cream together the shortening and sugars in a medium bowl until light and fluffy with a handheld electric mixer. 
2. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until combined.
3. In another bowl add the flour, salt, and baking soda and mix until well combined. 
4. Gradually start incorporating the flour mixture into the creamed butter and sugar mix. 
5. Gently fold in ½ cup M&Ms.
6. Drop by tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheet.
7. Press 2-3 M&Ms onto top of each cookie.
8. Bake in 375°F for 10-12 minutes.

Baking Equipment

These are common baking tools every baker should have during the Holidays. 

Rectangle Steel Sheet Pan - No matter what you're making, the durable non-stick and scratch-resistant coating on our cake pans allows your food to slide or pop out easily, making cleanup almost effortless. Non-stick bakeware sets are a must-have for busy cooks

Glass Mixing Bowls - This set includes different sized glass bowls for all your baking and mixing needs. 

Cooling Racks - For those who love to bake but have limited space, this three-tiered Wilton cooling rack just solved that problem; cool batches of cookies, cake layers or countless finger foods all at once without sacrificing counter space

Best Baking Tips 

• Room-temperature or butter or Crisco is key, let it sit out on the counter for a couple of hours before baking. 
• Read the recipe over a few times before baking or look up videos to see how it’s done properly. 
• Get an Oven Thermometer - Not every oven is the same. Keep an oven thermometer inside to make sure the oven is at the proper temperature. Wondering why your cookies or baked goods didn’t get done? This might be the reason why. 
• Don’t peek at whatever is baking in the oven! This lets out warm air.  
• Always combine the wet ingredients together in a separate bowl and the dry ingredients in another bowl. Slowly incorporate them together. 
• Have any more baking tips? Let me know in the comments below.  

Other Recipes To Try 

No Knead Focaccia Bread 

Air Fryer Bacon and Egg Toasts

Chocolate Covered Dates 

Sweet Potato and Sausage Hash 

Buffalo Chicken Taquitos 

Sour Cream Noodle Bake 

Please Let Me Know What You Think!

Make some ice cream sandwich cookies with some vanilla ice cream! Or put some frosting in the middle.

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