Toasty Peanut M&M’s Cookies

When it comes to baking, I’m all about finding fun ways to mix things up, and Toasty Peanut M&M’s are the perfect ingredient for that! These limited-edition candies bring a toasted peanut flavor and just the right amount of crunch, making them a standout addition to classic cookies. Toss in some crushed toffee pieces, and you’ve got a sweet, nutty treat that has the best texture. I’m always drawn to creative, seasonal flavors because they add a little extra excitement to baking, and at Life and Sprinkles, where food meets fun, I love turning them into something unforgettable. These cookies are proof that a little creativity can take a dessert from simple to spectacular!

Toasty Peanut M&M’s Cookies

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• Author: Taryn Camp

Ingredients

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Makes 34-36 cookies

• 3/4 cup of salted butter, softened
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 bag (about 1 1/2 cups) Toasty Peanut M&M’s, lightly crushed
• 1/2 cup crushed toffee pieces

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Instructions

Makes 34-36 cookies

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add in the eggs one by one, mixing after each. Add in the vanilla and mix again.
4. Fold in crushed M&M’s and toffee pieces.
5. Using a 1 3/4″ cookie scoop (or something close to that measurement), add scoops of dough to the cookie sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Cool on the sheets for 5 minutes and then move them to wire racks to cool completely.
6. Repeat the baking process with the rest of the dough.

Every so often, a special ingredient comes along that makes baking feel like an adventure, and Toasty Peanut M&M’s are just that! These limited-edition chocolate candies bring a nutty crunch and spiced flavor to these Toasty Peanut M&M’s Cookies. Add in crushed toffee pieces for a touch of buttery sweetness, and you’ve got a cookie masterpiece, in my humble opinion. If you’ve seen my social media accounts, you know I am a fan of all things limited edition. I truly love all of the creative flavors that come out seasonally because it puts a fun spin on classic recipes. And here at Life and Sprinkles, where food meets fun, I try to bring something a little extra to every dessert.

What sets these cookies apart is how the M&M’s have a sweet crunch in every bite. The lightly toasted peanut flavor is subtle and reminds me of the cinnamon toasted nuts you get at the movies or ball games. I’m not sure if that’s where they were going with the flavor, but it’s spot on to me. When you pair that with pockets of melted toffee and a hint of salt, and you have a perfectly balanced cookie with all the texture- and I am 100% a texture person. 

These cookies are all about bringing the fun into your kitchen. Crushing up those Toasty Peanut M&Ms is oddly therapeutic (just me?), and the smell of them baking…absolute heaven. Plus, knowing you’re working with a limited-edition ingredient adds a little thrill to the whole process—like you’re making something extra special. So grab a bag of Toasty Peanut M&M’s before they disappear, crank up some music, and get ready for a cookie adventure.