These monster-sized gluten free M&M cookies are so big; one big m and m cookie will fill you up! I include a dairy-free version of these cookies, too, so if you love M&Ms, these gluten free cookies are for you. Make a batch in under 30 minutes!
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One bite is all it takes to get hooked on these giant cookies. If you have vanilla ice cream, make ice cream sandwiches!! They are the perfect summer treat!
Every treat tastes better when it is super-sized. Big portions are all the rage in our house right now. Why eat two little cookies when you can have one gigantic cookie?
For another yummy cookie with almond flour to add protein, try my Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Why I love these gluten free M&M cookies:
- Plain M&Ms are gluten free! They are fun to swap for regular chocolate chips.
- Moms, you will love these cookies also include almond flour, so there is a little protein to balance the sugars!!
- These also are perfect for a cookie exchange party or any fun occasion. Here are even more delicious gluten free cookie recipes to try!
- They hold their shape well and freeze perfectly.
We all loved these!! Used the dye-free imposter M&M’s from
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Trader Joe’s and they were perfect!”
Allergen Information:
This homemade M&M cookie recipe is gluten-free, soy-free, and oat-free. Make them dairy-free using plant-based butter and dairy-free chocolate chips. To make them nut-free, omit the almond flour and add an extra 1/2 cup gluten free flour blend.
Ingredients Notes:
For the full list of ingredients and amounts, please go to the recipe card below.
- Gluten Free Flour Blend – I tested this recipe using Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Flour Blend and King Arthur’s Measure for Measure Gluten Free Blend. That doesn’t mean others will not work; I just have not tested other flours, and I can not guarantee the recipe will work if you use other mixes.
- Xanthan Gum – If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add 1 teaspoon. If you need gum-free, try my DIY Gluten Free Flour.
- Baking Powder – I always recommend using aluminum-free baking powder. Regular baking powder has a slightly bitter taste.
- Almond flour – I highly suggest using almond flour and not almond meal. Almond meal is more coarse and will make your cookies way more grainy. There are several good brands on Amazon. To make these cookies nut-free, see the recipe FAQ below for directions.
- Butter – Use unsalted room-temperature butter. To make these cookies recipe dairy-free, use dairy-free vegan butter and a dairy-free M&M substitute like Choco No-Nos brand.
- Eggs – Use size large.
- Vanilla Extract – You can use pure vanilla extract or imitation in this recipe. Be sure if you use imitation that, you check to see if your vanilla extract gluten free.
- M&Ms – You can read more about which M&Ms are gluten free.
Step-By-Step Photos and Directions:
Are you ready to learn how to make gluten free M&M cookies? The first step is to preheat your oven to 350º F and be sure your oven rack is set in the middle of the oven.
Step 1: Add your dry ingredients to a large
To prevent using too much gluten-free flour, it is important to measure your gluten-free flour accurately. I use one of these two methods to measure my gluten free flour:
Spoon Method: You can also use a spoon to fill the measuring cup. Use a knife to level along the top to remove the extra flour. Leveling Method: Fill the measuring scoop with flour, but do not pack it. Use a knife to scrape along the top to remove the extra flour.
Step 2: Add your wet ingredients and mix in a small bowl. You can use melted butter, but be sure it is not too hot, or you may end up cooking your eggs.
👀 Sandi Says: This gluten-free M&M cookie recipe can use a standing mixer with a paddle attachment.
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Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and use a large spoon to mix them into cookie dough.
Step 4: Pour in the M&Ms and any mix-ins you like into the cookie dough. For best results, mix the M&Ms in well so every cookie is loaded with this colorful candy.
📢 Sandi says: Every gluten-free flour blend has a different starch-to-grain ratio. The brand of gluten-free flour you use will affect the moisture of the batter. If your cake batter is too runny, add more flour, and if it is too thick, add more liquids.
Read Why Gluten-Free Flour Blends Vary to learn more about this.
M&Ms come in many great colors, especially around the holidays, so have fun! These gluten free m&m cookie bars use pastel-colored M&Ms.
Step 5: Prepare your cookie pan with either a non-stick spray or a sheet of parchment paper. These will prevent your cookies from sticking to the pan. Use a medium-sized
Step 6: Bake your cookies for 10-12 minutes until done. (The baking time depends on how large your cookies are.)
Step 7: Remove the cookies from the hot oven carefully. Place them onto a wire rack to cool. Many people love to eat cookies hot out of the oven. If you do, remember to be cautious because melted M&Ms get hot.
Add some fun mix-ins!
If you don’t want to use M&Ms, you can add so many other things to this gluten-free m and m cookie recipe! Customizing your cookies means you get perfect cookies your way every time! Here are some ideas for mix-ins that my family loves:
- Heath Bar Candy Bits for caramel goodness!
- Walnuts, pecans, or other nuts
- Raisins
- Chocolate chips (or white chocolate chips)
- Dried fruits like cranberries or tart cherries.
Cookie Baking Tips:
- Use room-temperature butter and eggs. I know that it sounds crazy to use butter and eggs at room temperature, but it dramatically helps how your cookies will turn out. You’ll thank yourself later if you try it.
- Take special care to measure correctly. If you add in too much gluten free flour or other ingredients, it can mess with the cookies as they bake. If they don’t have the proper ratios of ingredients, you may end up with a disaster.
- Chill the dough when possible. I know you are probably ready to eat your cookies, but taking a few minutes to chill the batter makes them less likely to spread.
- Don’t let the cookies sit on the pan too long. After they have baked, only let them sit on the baking sheet for up to 5 minutes. The pan will still be hot and continue baking them otherwise.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Making really big cookies is easy if you have a big cookie scoop. You can use a big ice cream scoop as well, so your cookies are all uniformly sized.
Yes, you can freeze these gluten free M&M cookies. To freeze them, make sure they are fully cooled and put them into a ziplock freezer bag. These cookies will be kept in the freezer for up to 3 months if they last that long with your family :-).
You can easily make this recipe into cookie bars by baking them in an 8×8 pan.
These cookies will keep fresh for up to 4 days in an airtight container or up to 4 months in the freezer.
Yes! You can easily make these M&M cookies nut-free. Omit the almond flour and add an extra 1/2 cup gluten free flour blend.
More Gluten Free Cookie Recipes:
- Gluten Free Lemon Shortbread
- Easy Gluten Free Butter Cookies
- Gluten Free Crumbl Cookies
- Gluten Free Toll House Cookies
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Gluten Free Monster M&M Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup gluten free flour blend * see note
- ¾ cup almond flour * see note
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- dash salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter * see note
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup Plain M&M's * see note
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350º F. Set the oven rack to the middle setting
- In a large bowl, add dry ingredients and use a wire whisk to blend.
- In a small bowl, add your wet ingredients and whisk to blend them together.
- Combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well. Add in your M&Ms and other mix-ins and mix.
- Note, you can use a standing mixer with a paddle attachment to mix your cookie dough, but hand mix the M&Ms into the dough so they don't get broken up.
- For large cookies, use an ice cream scoop to drop large round dough balls onto a greased cookie sheet. Otherwise, use a medium size cookie scoop.
- Bake 10-12 minutes until done. The actual baking time will vary depending on the size of cookies you are making.
- Use a spatula to remove cookies from baking sheet onto a wire cooling rack.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- I have tested this recipe with King Arthur Measure for Measure GF and Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 GF blend. That doesn’t mean others will not work, I just have not tested other flours.
- If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
- I highly suggest using almond flour and not almond meal. Almond meal is more coarse and will make your cookies grainy.
- To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute the butter for vegan butter. Also, be sure to use a dairy-free M&M copycat like Choco No-Nos brand.
- Feel free to use any mix-in like chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or raisins.
- These cookies will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 3 months in the freezer.
SPECIAL NOTE
Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn’t test, my rule of thumb is to add more flour if your dough or batter is wet and add more liquid if the dough or batter is too dry!
Nutrition
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the actual nutritional information with the products and brands you are using with your preferred nutritional calculator.
(*This recipe was updated from an older 4/2016 post.)
Are any of your recipes egg free?
Hi Martha. I do have many egg-free recipes, though not as many of my baked goods. I know some readers have luck with an egg replacer, but in most cases, I haven’t tested it myself. Here is a direct link to my egg-free recipes: https://www.fearlessdining.com/category/egg-free/
Thank you so much. I am glad you enjoyed them :-).
I am so glad you like them Laura, the almond flour definitely is nice for a bit of protein to balance the sugar.
Should I soften the butter or melt it?
Thank you!
I tend to do in between…I melt it but not to the point where it is all liquid. It makes it easier to blend the ingredients. I do chill my dough though it isn’t necessary.
Hi, which one of the few gluten free flour blends that you mentioned did you use?
Also, can you tell me what is the texture of the cookie? Chewy or crispy?
Thanks!
Hi Su, I like King Arthur GF Measure for Measure, Bob’s 1 to 1 GF Blend, and Authentic Foods Multiblend. These are crisp on the outside and a little chewy inside.
We all loved these!! Used the dye-free imposter M&M’s from Trader Joe’s and they were perfect!
What a great idea. I just saw dye-free ones in the store.