Easy Halloween M&M Cookies – Chewy Inside, Crunchy Outside
Halloween baking doesn’t have to be complicated! These Halloween M&M Cookies are chewy on the inside, crunchy on the outside, and packed with festive candy-coated chocolate. They’re quick, easy, and always a favorite at parties, bake sales, or just as a cozy fall treat at home.
Ingredients
- 200 g flour
- 1 stick of butter unsalted
- 50 g white sugar
- 100 g brown sugar
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100 g Halloween M&M candies (plus a few extra for topping)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and smooth.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft cookie dough forms.
- Fold in about 100 grams of M&M candies, gently mixing them into the dough so they’re evenly distributed.
- Scoop the cookie dough using a small or medium cookie scoop (about 100 grams per cookie).
- Roll each dough ball in additional M&Ms, pressing them slightly into the surface so every cookie is colorful and packed with candies.
- Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one. For best results, chill the dough on the tray for at least 30 minutes before baking — this helps keep them chewy inside and slightly crisp outside.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown while the centers remain soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Storage Tips
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- To keep them soft, place a slice of bread in the container with the cookies.
- Freeze unbaked dough balls in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Bake straight from the freezer, just add 1–2 minutes to the baking time.
These cookies are simple, festive, and the kind of recipe you’ll come back to every Halloween season. 🎃👻
You can also try my Matcha cookies with white chocolate recipe.
Halloween M&M’s Cookies
These Halloween M&M Cookies are chewy on the inside and crunchy on the outside, packed with festive candy for the perfect spooky season treat. Simple to make, fun to share, and always a favorite
Servings 5
Ingredients
- 200 g flour
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 50 g white sugar
- 100 g brown sugar
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100 g Halloween M&M candies plus a few extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Fold in the M&M candies. Do not overmix.
- Scoop cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. I wweigh each cookie to 100 to 120 grams. makes giant cookies . Add extra M&M’s on top for a festive look.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Let cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
