Indulge in these soft and chewy Oatmeal M&M Cookies filled with colorful chocolate candies. This classic American recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth and is perfect for any occasion. With a touch of cinnamon and oats, these cookies have a delightful texture and a burst of chocolate in every bite. Follow this simple recipe and enjoy the goodness of homemade cookies that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups M&M candies
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the old-fashioned oats until well combined.
- Gently fold in the M&M candies, reserving some for topping the cookies.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Press a few reserved M&M candies onto the top of each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy the delicious Oatmeal M&M Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!
Interesting Facts
Adding ground cinnamon gives these cookies a warm and cozy flavor.
The old-fashioned oats add a lovely texture to the cookies.
You can use any variety of M&M candies for a colorful twist.
These cookies make a perfect treat for parties and celebrations.