Easy Halloween M&M Cookies Recipe

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Chill Time: 30

Total Time: 55

Servings: cookies

Calories: 148kcal

Author: Becky Hardin - Easy Dessert Recipes

These not-so-scary Halloween M&M Cookies are soft, chewy, and sure to bring a smile to any little goblin's face! Made with festively colored M&M candies, these easy to make cookies are the spooky treat you'll be craving all season long.

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Equipment

Kitchen Scale (optional)
Baking Sheet
Cookie Portion Scoop (optional)

Ingredients

10 tablespoons unsalted butter 141 grams, melted (1¼ sticks)
½ cup granulated sugar 100 grams
½ cup brown sugar 107 grams
1 large egg 50 grams, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
1½ cups all-purpose flour 160 grams
1 teaspoon baking soda 6 grams
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup Halloween M&M's candies 170 grams

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and sugars. Whisk to combine.
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar
Add the egg and vanilla extract and whisk until well combined.
1 large egg, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Add the flour, baking soda, and salt and stir just until no large lumps of flour remain.
1½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda
Fold in the M&Ms until they’re combined-- you don’t want to overmix!
1 cup Halloween M&M's candies
Cover the bowl and transfer the cookie dough to the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.
While the cookie dough chills, preheat your oven to 350°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Once the dough has chilled, scoop 2-tablespoon-sized cookies onto the baking sheets, making sure they’re at least 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Allow them to cool fully before removing them from the tray-- they will set as they cool.

Notes

Remember to chill your dough! This step helps the cookies not spread as much when they're baking.
Don't over-mix the dough. When you're adding the M&M's into the dough, just fold them in gently until they're evenly spread.

Storage: Store Halloween M&M cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

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