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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    20 Easy M&M Desserts Anyone Can Make

    Published: Jan 12, 2026 by Maggie Unzueta

    Chocolate cookies topped with colorful candy-coated chocolates are scattered on a white surface. A few candies are placed around the cookies.

    These M&M desserts are perfect for when you want something sweet, colorful, and easy to make. Whether you’re having friends over or just craving chocolate, these recipes hit the spot. From chewy cookies to no-bake bars, there’s something here for everyone. They’re fun to make and even more fun to eat, turning a simple treat into a bright and tasty snack that will make everyone smile and ask for more.

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    Table of Contents

    • 1 Pretzel Hug M&M Treats
    • 2 Easy No-Bake Monster Protein Cookie Dough Bars
    • 3 Gluten Free Monster Cookies
    • 4 Favorite M&M Pudding Cookies
    • 5 Chewy M&M Cookie Bars
    • 6 Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats
    • 7 M&M Cookies
    • 8 Monster Cookie Icebox Cake
    • 9 M&M Cookie Bars
    • 10 Chocolate Cake Brownies With M&M Fudge Frosting
    • 11 Monster Cookies
    • 12 M&M’s® Crispy Dessert Pizza
    • 13 Halloween Chocolate Bark with Sprinkles
    • 14 Red, White & Blue Ice Cream Sundaes
    • 15 M&M Christmas Cookies
    • 16 Loaded Brownie Mix Cookies (with chocolate chips)
    • 17 Easter M&M Thumbprint Cookies
    • 18 Red White And Blue M&M Cookies
    • 19 Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
    • 20 Caramel Filled M&M Brownie Bites

    Pretzel Hug M&M Treats

    A bowl filled with holiday treats featuring pretzels topped with striped chocolate kisses and red or green candy centers, surrounded by greenery.
    Pretzel Hug M&M Treats. Photo credit: Our Love Language is Food.

    Salty pretzels, sweet chocolate, and colorful M&Ms make these Pretzel Hug M&M Treats addictive. They only take minutes to make but look like you spent hours on them.
    Get the recipe: Pretzel Hug M&M Treats

    Easy No-Bake Monster Protein Cookie Dough Bars

    A batch of cookie bars topped with colorful M&M candies is scattered on a white surface. The bars are golden-brown, and some are slightly broken or overlapping. The vibrant M&Ms add a playful touch to the treats.
    Easy No-Bake Monster Protein Cookie Dough Bars. Photo credit: Lauren Fit Foodie.

    Peanut butter, protein powder, and M&Ms mix up into these no-bake bars. The Easy No-Bake Monster Protein Cookie Dough Bars taste like cookie dough but are actually pretty good for you.
    Get the recipe: Easy No-Bake Monster Protein Cookie Dough Bars

    Gluten Free Monster Cookies

    A close-up of colorful cookies filled with chocolate chips and candy-coated chocolates on a white surface. A glass of milk is partially visible in the corner.
    Gluten Free Monster Cookies. Photo credit: Well Fed Baker.

    You’d never guess these Gluten-Free Monster Cookies are missing flour because they are still packed with peanut butter and oats. They have that classic monster cookie taste everyone loves.
    Get the recipe: Gluten Free Monster Cookies

    Favorite M&M Pudding Cookies

    A wooden board with soft cookies topped with red, white, and blue candies, resting on a marble surface.
    Favorite M&M Pudding Cookies. Photo credit: Chew Out Loud.

    Pudding mix makes these Favorite M&M Pudding Cookies extra soft and chewy so they stay fresh for days. You can freeze the dough to bake later when you need cookies fast.
    Get the recipe: Favorite M&M Pudding Cookies

    Chewy M&M Cookie Bars

    Stack of homemade cookie bars filled with colorful candy-coated chocolate pieces on a white surface. The bars have a golden-brown, crumbly texture with visible chunks of chocolate and vibrant candies on top.
    Chewy M&M Cookie Bars. Photo credit: The Soccer Mom Blog.

    These Chewy M&M Cookie Bars have crispy edges and soft centers full of melty chocolate. They are easier than making individual cookies and feed a whole crowd.
    Get the recipe: Chewy M&M Cookie Bars

    Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats

    A close-up of a dessert square featuring layers of crispy, marshmallow-filled rice cereal topped with vibrant colorful candies, including red, blue, yellow, and green pieces. The gooey marshmallow pieces are visible, enhancing the texture.
    Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats. Photo credit: The Soccer Mom Blog.

    Browning the butter gives these Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats a rich, nutty flavor that’s way better than regular ones. They stay soft and chewy with just the right amount of salty taste.
    Get the recipe: Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats

    M&M Cookies

    A batch of festive cookies with red and green candy-coated chocolates, white chocolate chips, and multicolored sprinkles, arranged neatly on a cooling rack.
    M&M Cookies. Photo credit: Chew Out Loud.

    Classic sugar cookies get even better with M&Ms mixed right in for these M&M Cookies. They stay soft for days and you can use any color candies to match the occasion.
    Get the recipe: M&M Cookies

    Monster Cookie Icebox Cake

    Rectangular layered ice cream cake topped with colorful candy pieces and chocolate chips. A slice is cut from the front, revealing layers of ice cream and cookies. Stacks of cookies and scattered candies are in the background on a marble surface.
    Monster Cookie Icebox Cake. Photo credit: Liv’s Little Muffins.

    Layers of cookies and creamy filling make this Monster Cookie Icebox Cake taste like an ice cream cake but easier. No baking is needed, just stack it up and let it chill.
    Get the recipe: Monster Cookie Icebox Cake

    M&M Cookie Bars

    A stack of four blondies with red and green candies and chocolate chips on a white plate. More red and green candies are scattered around the blondies. The background is blurred and white.
    M&M Cookie Bars. Photo credit: I Heart Naptime.

    Soft cookie dough loaded with chocolate chips and colorful M&Ms bakes into these M&M Cookie Bars. They’re perfect for holidays but good anytime you want something sweet and easy.
    Get the recipe: M&M Cookie Bars

    Chocolate Cake Brownies With M&M Fudge Frosting

    Close-up of a slice of chocolate cake, topped with glossy chocolate icing and colorful candy-coated chocolates in red, yellow, and green. The texture of the moist cake is clearly visible.
    Chocolate Cake Brownies with M&M Fudge Frosting. Photo credit: In The Kids Kitchen.

    Rich brownies get topped with thick fudge frosting and M&Ms for these Chocolate Cake Brownies. They are super chocolatey and perfect for birthdays or bake sales.
    Get the recipe: Chocolate Cake Brownies With M&M Fudge Frosting

    Monster Cookies

    A stack of four oatmeal cookies with colorful candy-coated chocolate pieces is placed on a marble surface. Additional cookies and scattered colorful candies are visible in the background.
    Monster Cookies. Photo credit: Liv’s Little Muffin.

    Packed with oats, peanut butter, and M&Ms, these Monster Cookies are chewy and filling. They’re big, soft, and perfect when you want a cookie that’s more than just chocolate chips.
    Get the recipe: Monster Cookies

    M&M’s® Crispy Dessert Pizza

    A slice of chocolate pie on a white square plate, topped with a smooth layer of caramel and colorful candy-coated chocolates, some of which are cut in half to reveal the chocolate and crunchy interior. The background is a textured surface.
    M&M’s® Crispy Dessert Pizza. Photo credit: Events to Celebrate.

    A crispy crust topped with chocolate and M&Ms makes this M&M’s Crispy Dessert Pizza fun for parties. Let everyone pick their slice because it’s as tasty as it is colorful.
    Get the recipe: M&M’s® Crispy Dessert Pizza

    Halloween Chocolate Bark with Sprinkles

    Colorful Halloween-themed chocolate bark with swirls of white and dark chocolate, topped with purple, orange, and green candies and sprinkles. Placed on a dark surface with a festive background.
    Halloween Chocolate Bark with Sprinkles. Photo credit: Our Love Language is Food.

    Melt chocolate, spread it out, and top with Halloween M&Ms for this simple Halloween Chocolate Bark. It breaks into pieces that are great for parties or goody bags.
    Get the recipe: Halloween Chocolate Bark with Sprinkles

    Red, White & Blue Ice Cream Sundaes

    A glass dessert dish filled with vanilla ice cream, topped with whipped cream and red, white, and blue candies. A cherry sits on top. A blue cloth with white and red stitching and a bowl with more candies are in the background.
    Red, White & Blue Ice Cream Sundaes. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

    Vanilla ice cream gets topped with colorful M&Ms for these Red, White & Blue Ice Cream Sundaes. They are perfect for hot days when you want something cold and sweet.
    Get the recipe: Red, White & Blue Ice Cream Sundaes

    M&M Christmas Cookies

    Five cookies with red and green chocolate pieces on a wooden board. A small bowl filled with red and green candies is next to them. The cookies have a golden-brown appearance, complementing the festive colors.
    M&M Christmas Cookies. Photo credit: The Feathered Nester.

    Green and red M&Ms turn regular cookies into festive M&M Christmas Cookies. They are soft, chewy, and fun to decorate with kids during the holidays.
    Get the recipe: M&M Christmas Cookies

    Loaded Brownie Mix Cookies (with chocolate chips)

    Chocolate cookies topped with colorful candy-coated chocolates are scattered on a white surface. A few candies are placed around the cookies.
    Loaded Brownie Mix Cookies (with chocolate chips). Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

    These Loaded Brownie Mix Cookies taste just like brownies but in cookie form, crispy outside and soft inside. They get extra chocolatey with chips mixed right in.
    Get the recipe: Loaded Brownie Mix Cookies (with chocolate chips)

    Easter M&M Thumbprint Cookies

    Cookie dough balls with colorful candy eggs on top are on a rustic wooden surface. Surrounding the dough are various pastel-colored candies in pink, blue, green, and yellow.
    Easter M&M Thumbprint Cookies. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

    Press colorful M&Ms into soft sugar cookies to make these Easter M&M Thumbprint Cookies. Kids love helping decorate them, and they’re perfect for spring parties.
    Get the recipe: Easter M&M Thumbprint Cookies

    Red White And Blue M&M Cookies

    Cookies filled with red, white, and blue candy-coated chocolates rest on parchment paper. Small star-shaped sprinkles and round sprinkles in matching colors are scattered around, adding a festive touch.
    Red White And Blue M&M Cookies. Photo credit: Little Sunny Kitchen.

    Patriotic M&Ms make these Red, White, and Blue M&M Cookies perfect for summer parties. They bake up fast with no chilling needed, so you just mix and bake.
    Get the recipe: Red White And Blue M&M Cookies

    Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

    Close-up of a chocolate cookie with red and green candy-coated chocolates embedded on its surface. The cookie has a rich, dark texture and appears freshly baked with slightly cracked edges.
    Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

    Start with cake mix to make these soft Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies packed with M&Ms. They are easy to customize with your favorite candy colors for any event.
    Get the recipe: Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

    Caramel Filled M&M Brownie Bites

    A green plate filled with mini chocolate brownies topped with chopped pretzels. The brownies are arranged in neat rows, showcasing their rich, dark color contrasted by the light tan of the pretzel pieces.
    Caramel Filled M&M Brownie Bites. Photo credit: Events to Celebrate.

    Mini brownies stuffed with gooey caramel and topped with M&Ms are irresistible. These Caramel Filled M&M Brownie Bites are rich, sweet, and perfect for sharing.
    Get the recipe: Caramel Filled M&M Brownie Bites

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