M&M Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies (2024)

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CHOCOLATE CHIP PUDDING COOKIES

Every Sunday at my house is cookie day and without fail my kids always ask for cookies with m&m’s in them! They love those colorful m&m’s especially the cute mini sized ones.

If you love cookies and bars with m&m’s in them then be sure and try out these monster cookies, soft-baked monster cookie bars, or these .

It’s kind of a joke in our house that we would die if we ran out of mini m&m’s in the pantry 🙂 And yes, I’ll admit that I bulk stock mini m&m’s.

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INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE PUDDING COOKIES WITH M&M’S

Butter – You need 2 sticks of butter (or 1 cup) for this recipe. I always use salted butter when baking.

Granulated Sugar

Brown Sugar – I always use light brown sugar when baking.

Eggs

Vanilla Extract

Baking Soda

All-Purpose Flour

Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix – Do not prepare this! We are just using the dry powder mix from the package.

Mini Chocolate Chips – You can use regular sized chocolate chips but I much prefer the mini sized chips in cookies.

Mini M&M’s – You can use the regular size m&m’s, but just like the chocolate chips, I think the mini sized m&m’s look better and spread out better in cookies. You can find these in the baking aisle with the other chocolate chips OR in the bagged candy aisle.

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MY TIPS FOR THIS PUDDING COOKIE RECIPE

  • For extra pretty cookies gently press a few mini m&m’s on top of the cookies when they come out of the oven.
  • I know cookie recipes that call for freezer time are annoying but I promise that’s what makes these cookie so thick and chewy, while still being super soft. It is only about 5-10 minutes of freezer time so it’s not long at all.
  • DO NOT prepare the pudding mix. You will just use the dry pudding mix from the package.

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M&M Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies


Author Jessica

Course Dessert

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes minutes

Freezer Time 8 minutes minutes

Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies are thick, chewy, soft baked, and loaded with chocolate chips and mini m&m's! They stay soft for days thanks to the pudding mix in the dough.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mini m&m's

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350° and prepare cookies sheets by spraying with cooking spray, lining with parchment paper, or using a silpat liner.

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, or use a mixing bowl and handheld mixer, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined. About 1-2 minutes.

  • Add the egg and vanilla extract. Beat until combined.

  • In a separate smaller bowl, add the flour, dry pudding mix, and baking soda. Stir with a whisk to break up any clumps. Add the dry ingredients, 1 cup at a time, into the wet mixture and beat together just until blended each time.

  • Mix in the chocolate chips and m&m's just until combined.

  • Take about 2-3 tablespoons of dough and roll into a ball (should look about the size of a golf ball). Repeat until dough is gone. Place dough balls onto a plate and let freeze for 5-10 minutes before baking.

  • Remove 12 dough balls from freezer and place on the cookie sheet. Bake for 11-14 minutes.

  • Let cool on the cookie sheet for 10 minutes and then remove cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely. If wanted, gently press a few m&m's on top of the cookies immediately when they come out of the oven.

  • Repeat with remaining cookies! Eat a cookie warm with milk, it's delicious!

Notes

I will leave the dough balls in the freezer for 5 minutes and then take out 12 to bake on the cookie sheet. The 2nd and 3rd batches will be in the freezer longer which is fine.

If you use unsalted butter you may want to add 1/4 teaspoon - 1/2 teaspoon salt in with the dry ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

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M&M Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies (2024)

FAQs

Do M&M's melt when you bake them? ›

M&Ms are made with a hard candy shell that protects the chocolate in the center from melting. However, during baking the candy shell might slightly crack from the heat or become more incorporated into the dough. Don't worry, they still taste just as delicious!

How many calories are in a homemade M&M cookie? ›

Homemade M&m's Cookies (1 cookie) contains 11g total carbs, 11g net carbs, 4g fat, 1g protein, and 82 calories.

Can I use regular M&Ms for baking? ›

M&Ms: You can use regular-size, mini, or a mix of both. I like to crush some of them, too, to sprinkle on the top before baking.

Why do my M&M cookies bleed? ›

Don't over mix. Some of the chocolate candies might melt and bleed a little while baking and that is ok. When the cookies come out of the oven, I like to gently press a few M&M's on top of the cookies to make them extra pretty.

Is it OK to microwave M&Ms? ›

That being said, don't go overboard. "Don't leave the M&M's in the microwave for longer than 10-15 seconds," said Contreras. "If left in longer, the chocolate will burn and seize making it hard and not able to remelt."

Can I use M&M's instead of chocolate chips? ›

They're thick and chewy, and just the right amount of soft in the middle. If you'd prefer to just make chocolate chip cookies, just sub in semisweet chocolate chips for the M&M's (same amount).

What does cornstarch do in cookies? ›

Cornstarch has a unique ability to add tenderness and moisture to baked goods. In this recipe, it helps create a delightful melt-in-your-mouth texture that sets these cookies apart from the rest and makes them extra chewy. This special ingredient is learned via Anna Olson's recipe.

What are M&M cookies made of? ›

In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, sugars, egg, vanilla and salt by hand until smooth and fluffy, at least 1 minute. Whisk in the baking soda, then switch to a rubber spatula. Add the flour, then carefully and coarsely chop the M&M's, and add them, too. Gently stir to combine.

Why do mini M&Ms taste better than regular M&Ms? ›

However, the Sustainable Nano blog did some in-depth research and concluded that it's because the candy-to-chocolate ratio is higher for Mini M&M's, making them sweeter. It's definitely one of the more interesting facts about M&M's we've come across!

How to moisten sugar cookie dough? ›

Dry – “Dry” or “Crumbly” dough is a product of over-mixing or using too much of any ingredient during the mixing process. This can be reversed by adding one to two tablespoons of liquid (water, milk or softened butter) to your mix.

Are M&Ms high in carbs? ›

M&ms (0.5 pack) contains 32g total carbs, 31g net carbs, 9g fat, 2g protein, and 220 calories.

How many calories in a McDonald's chocolate chip cookie? ›

An amazingly delicious, soft and chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie—our Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe features a perfectly warm, soft baked cookie loaded with gooey chocolate chips. Enjoy it on its own as a snack or pair it with your favorite McDonald's meal. There are 170 calories in a Chocolate Chip Cookie from McDonald's.

What temperature do M&Ms melt? ›

At between 86 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit, the melting point of chocolate is significantly lower than human body heat. This explains why it commonly melts when people hold it in their hands for too long.

Are M&Ms heat resistant? ›

Answer: After the U.S. entered WWII, M&Ms were sold exclusively to the military, enabling the heat-resistant and easy-to-transport chocolate to be included in American soldiers' rations.

Which M&M melts the fastest? ›

So those M&Ms in the light will all heat up to different temperatures and the hotter ones will melt faster than the colder ones. It just turns out that the darker colors will also be the hotter M&Ms, so the bottom line is "yes" darker M&Ms will melt faster than light M&Ms if they have been exposed to enough light.

What temperature does candy melt in the oven? ›

Create different sizes and color combinations by placing candies near each other in groups. Step 3: Place the baking sheet in a 300°F oven for 8 minutes. Step 4: Remove the candy from the oven as soon as it melts. If it stays in the oven too long, the candy will scorch.

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