I don't know about you, but as a kid one of my favorite treats were those Giant M&M Cookies from the mall. Do you remember those?
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Why I Love This Recipe
They were just the best cookies ever. Maybe it was that they were a little crispy around the edges and still super soft in the middle? Or maybe it was that the M&M's were perfectly spread out around the cookie so you had a bite of chocolate in every bite. Or maybe it was because we were only allowed to have them when we went shopping. Regardless of what it was, I have and will always be a fan of those Giant M&M Cookies.
I'm always playing around with my sugar cookie recipe to find the perfect ratio of butter to sugar to flour and I KNOW that I've finally found a recipe that tastes just like those mall cookies. It's kinda a big deal. And I devoured way too many of these cookies as I was taste testing. But it's allowed - and calories don't count on days that end with Y... right? And, these are great in all forms- I have already made M&M cookie bars and I can't wait to bake these into a pizookie!! You can also make them thematic with the choice of M&Ms, like my Christmas M&M cookies.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Unsalted Butter
- Brown Sugar
- White Sugar
- Eggs
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- All Purpose Flour
- Kosher Salt
- Baking Soda
- Baking Powder
- Milk Chocolate M&Ms
*For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below.
How to Make Giant M&M Cookies
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Cream together the butter and sugars in a mixer.
Step 2: Add the eggs and vanilla, making sure to scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl.
Step 3: Add the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder and mix on low until everything is incorporated.
Step 4: Fold in ½ of the bag of M&M's. Chill the dough in the refrigerate for 2 hours.
Step 5: Scoop out some dough, and roll it into a ball. It should be about the size of a golf ball. Roll the ball of dough around in the additional M&M's, making sure the M&M's stick into the dough, and place the cookie on a parchment lined baking sheet. Place 6 cookies on a sheet since they will spread due to their size.
Step 6: Bake for 14-15 minutes until just slightly golden around the edges. Remove from oven and let rest on the baking sheet. If you want to flatten them out a big, carefully bang the baking sheet on the counter to release any excess air in the cookies.
How to Store Giant M&M Cookies
You can store these at room temperature in an airtight container and they will stay fresh for about a week. You can also refrigerate them to keep them fresh for longer, for about 2-3 weeks.
How to Freeze Giant M&M Cookies
Once you've baked the cookies, let them cool and then transfer to an air tight container and store in the freezer. Then when it’s time to eat, take a few out, let them come to room temp and devour.
To freeze the cookie dough, portion the dough into 2 tablespoon scoops and freeze on a flat surface. Once the balls are frozen, you can transfer the frozen balls into a freezer bag and save for later. When ready to bake, let them sit on the counter for 15 minutes before baking, add the extra M&Ms and bake at the same time and temp as listed in this recipe.
Tips & Tricks
Let's talk about how we measure flour. For this recipe, and all of my baking recipes, I scoop the flour and then level it out! That's what works best for me so do it that way when you make these cookies!
These might look a little under baked in the middle - but don't fear!! They will continue to bake a bit once removed from the oven.
FAQs
How do I know the cookies are done?
Time it! Cookies can be hard to tell since they are soft when they are being baked. Follow the instructions in the recipe below. Also, use the color as an indicator, they should turn golden brown on the edges. You can also bake a bit longer or shorter based on how crisp or soft you want them. But, remember that they will continue to bake a bit once removed from the oven.
How do I butter cream and sugar if I do not have a stand mixer?
Use a rubber spatula and stir together the butter and sugars until they form a creamy mixture that is pale in color. For either method, make sure the butter is softened (room temperature but not melting).
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Giant M&M Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temp but NOT melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 11- ounce bag of Milk Chocolate M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cream together the butter and sugars in a mixer. Add the eggs and vanilla, making sure to scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl. Add the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder and mix on low until everything is incorporated. Fold in ½ of the bag of M&M's.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerate for 2 hours. Scoop out some dough, and roll it into a ball. It should be about the size of a golf ball.
- Roll the ball of dough around in the additional M&M's, making sure the M&M's stick into the dough, and place the cookie on a parchment lined baking sheet. Place 6 cookies on a sheet since they will spread due to their size.
- Bake for 14-15 minutes until just slightly golden around the edges. Remove from oven and let rest on the baking sheet. If you want to flatten them out a big, carefully bang the baking sheet on the counter to release any excess air in the cookies.
Can the batter be refrigerated for up to 5 hours?
sure can - up to 72 hours!
Good recipe and really we all really enjoyed them. Seems like however the first step listed in the instructions should actually be listed third in your order.
Love these - just like the mall!
Soo good! All my friends rave about this recipe!
These turned out great! Easy to make and delicious!
the.best.cookies.ever.
These always turn out perfectly for me! I would like to try and double the recipe...think it should work??
ya that's no problem!
How much flour in grams do you use?
Not only were these cookies easy to make, they are hands down amazing! I def recommend!
Do I need to change the baking time or temperature if I want to make smaller cookies?
temp - no. Time - yes!