Can You Bake With Regular M&Ms?
Most definitely! They are the star of this recipe. The candy is able to retain its shape thanks to the outside coating. It acts as a protective layer against the heat of your oven so you don’t have to worry about them turning into a melted mess.
M&M Flavor Variations:
Feeling adventurous? Switch up the flavor by using specialty M&Ms! A few of our favorite M&M flavors are:
CaramelPeanut butterPeanutCoconut
Troubleshooting: Why Are My M&M Cookies Flat?
If you end up with completely flat cookies, it’s likely a sign that your oven is too hot. Too much heat can cause the butter to melt before the rest of the ingredients. If you bake yours as instructed on the recipe card (10 minutes at 350 degrees F), you shouldn’t run into this issue. It never hurts to chill the dough a bit before baking if you’re worried.
How Do I Make My Cookies Thicker?
There are a few different things you can do to make your M&M cookie creations thicker:
Chill the dough before bakingUse chilled butterDon’t overmix the batterUse a silicone baking mat or parchment paper
These techniques, paired with a 350-degree F baking temperature, will ensure that your cookies don’t go flat or spread too much.
Storage Instructions:
Store any leftovers from this M&M cookies recipe in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days. If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious cookie recipes:
Iced Oatmeal CookiesWhite Chocolate Macadamia Nut CookiesOatmeal Chocolate Chip CookiesChocolate Crinkle Cookies
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