M&M Cookie Bites

These M&M Cookie Bites are a colorful, chewy delight that everyone will love! Perfect for parties or just because!

Prep Time15

Cook Time12

Total Time27

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Baking, Cookies, Easy

Servings: 24 servings

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 sticks (16 tablespoons; 8 ounces) unsalted butter browned and brought back to room temperature
1 cup + 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs at room temperature
2 cups M&M minis

Step 1: Prepare Your Oven - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies bake evenly.
Step 2: Brown the Butter - In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the butter turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and fine sea salt. Set aside.
Step 4: Mix Wet Ingredients - In another bowl, combine the browned butter, dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated.
Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 6: Fold in M&M Minis - Gently fold in the M&M minis, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
Step 7: Scoop and Bake - Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underbaked.
Step 8: Cool and Enjoy - Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy your M&M Cookie Bites warm or at room temperature!