Published 12/11/2023 • Updated 11/5/2024 These flourless M&M cookies are an updated recipe that originated in 2017. The new an improved recipe is based on our popular flourless chocolate chip cookies. We like to make these around the holidays and use red and green M&Ms, but you can really make them any time of year with any color M&Ms.
What is In Flourless M&M Cookies?
These cookies are made with cashew butter, eggs, fine almond flour, and a little bit of coconut flour. They are sweetened with brown sugar and a little bit of vanilla. Other than that, you need M&M!
Substitutions & Variations
We tested this recipe with both almond butter and cashew butter. Both types of nut butter will work, just know the flavor will vary by what nut butter is used. We do not recommend substituting any flour for the almond flour and coconut flour. It is a unique blend and works for this cookie! If you don’t have M&Ms on hand, chocolate chips will work, too.
Tips for Flourless M&M Cookies
If your cookies are spreading too much, refrigerate the dough for 15-20 minutes. These cookies spread, so be aware of the placement of the cookie dough on the sheet pan. For this recipe to work, the consistency of your almond butter must be drippy. The consistency of the dough should be like classic cookie dough. If it’s not, you can add a tablespoon or two of coconut oil and that should do the trick!
Storage and Freezing Instructions
Let these cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. Be sure the M&Ms are cooled before stacking them.
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Freezing instructions: Once the cookies have cooled place them into a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
What to Serve with Flourless M&M Cookies
These cookies are best served alongside other delicious cookies. We recommend pairing these with soft gingerbread cookies, maple sugar cookies, or chocolate crinkle cookies.
