M&M Oatmeal Cookies - Jackpot Drop Cookies

Originally called Jackpot Drop Cookie, these perfect M&M Oatmeal Cookies are a home-run with kids and adults. Make these lunch box oatmeal cookies perfect for any holiday by switching the colors of chocolate candies used in the cookie.

Prep Time44

Cook Time10

Total Time54

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: jackpot drop cookies, lunchbox oatmeal cookies, m&m oatmeal cookies, oatmeal m&m cookies

Servings: cookies

Calories: 150kcal

Author: Barbara

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened (1 stick)
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick oats
1 cup M&M candies (or chocolate coated candies)

Instructions

Cream together softened butter, white sugar and brown sugar.
Add egg and vanilla extra and mix until smooth.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Stir in quick oats and M&Ms.
Chill in refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Roll into large balls the size of walnuts.
Bake on cookie sheet in a preheated 375 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes.

Notes

Butter works best; using margarine will change the texture of the cookies.
Soften the butter to room temperature.
Do not over mix the dough. Once you add the dry ingredients, mix until just incorporated, for a few seconds.
Use whichever color M&Ms you prefer to be festive. I love using these pink ones for Valentine's Day, red and green for Christmas, and red, white and blue for Fourth of July.
No M&Ms on hand? Swap in chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or toffee bits.
Use quick oats, not old fashioned oats. If all you have on hand is old fashioned oats, place them in a food processor and give them a few pulses before adding to the recipe.
Chilling the dough makes it easier to roll into balls. Make the balls about the size of a walnut.
Do not over bake. Remove from the oven when they are light brown and beginning to crack on top.
Love M&M cookies? Try these Monster Cookies (no flour).
The nutritional information below is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used.

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