These M&M’s and Chocolate Chip Monster Cookies are such a fun twist on classic sugar cookies. While most recipes use peanut butter, I take a different approach.

Mine are based on the classic sugar cookie, giving them a soft, buttery texture. The sweetness from the M&M’s and chocolate chips creates the perfect balance for an indulgent treat.

They’re called “monster” cookies because they’re loaded with goodies, making them big, chunky, and colorful.

The combination of sweetness and a bit of crunch from the M&M’s, along with the melty chocolate chips, makes them a hit with everyone.

I love customizing them—you can throw in some nuts, pretzels, or different types of chocolate. This time, I added decorative candy eyes to make them spooky for the season.

These sweet treats are perfect for gatherings or just to surprise the family with something fun and festive. Do you have plans to bake them soon? I’m already looking forward to my next batch!

Freezing cookie dough is a great way to have fresh cookies on hand whenever you want them. Here’s how to do it:

1. Scoop or Shape the Dough: After preparing the dough, shape it into individual portions—like cookie dough balls—or a log for slice-and-bake cookies.
2. Flash Freeze: Place the dough balls or log on a baking sheet in a single layer and freeze for about an hour or until firm. This prevents the dough from sticking together.
3. Store in a Freezer Bag: Once the dough is frozen, transfer it to an airtight container or freezer bag. Be sure to label it with the date.
4. Baking from Frozen: When you’re ready to bake, you can either let the dough thaw in the fridge or bake it directly from frozen. If baking from frozen, just add an extra minute or two to the baking time.

Frozen cookie dough can last for up to 3 months, making it a convenient way to enjoy fresh cookies anytime!

Recipes you might like:

Anna’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Yield: 12 Large Cookies

M&M’s and Chocolate Chip Monster Cookies

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Rest Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Easy and tasty M&M’s and Chocolate Chip Monster Cookies

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Ingredients

• 2 sticks unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup lightly packed dark brown sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1.5 cup M&Ms, save some for decorations.
• 1/4 cup decorative candy eyes.

Instructions

Making Dough:

1. With an electric mixer, room temp. butter and sugars until well combined, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
2. Beat the eggs, and vanilla, until combined. Add to the creamed butter and sugar.
3. Add the baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt to the flour, then beat on low speed just until combined.
4. Add chocolate chips and M&Ms, then keep folding in until incorporated into the dough.

Resting:

1. Now, using an ice cream scoop make cookie dough balls and place them on the baking sheet, then chill your dough for at least one hour in the fridge. After they chill you can place them in a ziplock bag and freeze. Give them time to rest! You can even do it overnight!
2. Add a few M&Ms on top of each so they are visible.
   

Baking:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. If you have a non-stick baking sheet you do not need to use parchment paper.
2. Place cookies on the pan, about 8 at a time (9x12 baking sheet), creating a bit of room for them to rise.
3. If they are larger (3 oz of uncooked dough) I bake them for 20 minutes, if they are regular-size cookies, 17 to 18 minutes at 350F or until the edges begin to turn golden brown. They will look underdone in the middle but while they are cooling they will continue to cook.
4. As soon as you pull them out of the oven, and while cookies are still hot and soft add more M&Ms, chocolate chips, and eye candy on each cookie, that way they will look so much better.

Notes

You may add pretzels if you like cookies with extra crunch.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 503Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 290mgCarbohydrates: 64gFiber: 2gSugar: 43gProtein: 5g

This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate, but we try our best.

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