Chunky M&M Cookies (Amish-Style Classic)
Thick and chewy classic M&M cookies with a soft buttery dough and colorful chocolate candies, inspired by traditional Amish-style baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups M&M candies
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in M&M candies and chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Cool on baking sheet briefly, then transfer to a rack.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
- Chill dough for thicker cookies if desired.
- Use different M&M varieties for flavor variations.
- Add nuts for extra crunch.
- Store in airtight container up to 5 days.
- Freeze cookies up to 2 months.
- Reheat briefly for a soft texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
