M&M Cookies combine my favorite chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe with festive M&M candy to create the perfect Christmas cookies! You can make these homemade chocolate chip M&M Cookies any time of year using any kind of M&Ms. These are the best red and green holiday cookies to bring to a party too!
In small bowl, mix 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
In the bowl of your stand mixer with the paddle attached, beat 1 cup butter(softened), 1 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla on medium speed until well blended. Beat in 2 large eggs, mixing well. Add flour mixture, and beat slowly to incorporate, then faster to blend well. Stir in 2 cups semi dark chocolate chips and half the 11 ounce bag M&Ms.
Drop batter in 2-tablespoon portions about 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Top with additional M&Ms, pressing into the batter so that they stick.
Bake in preheated oven until edges of cookies are brown, about 6 to 9 minutes.
Let cookies cool on pan about 5 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks with a spatula. Serve warm or cool. Store in airtight container, or freeze for longer storage.