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    home » Recipes » Baking

    Oatmeal M&M Cookies

    Published: Apr 27, 2021. Modified: Apr 30, 2021By:Kylie·This post may contain affiliate links·

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    Made just like an ANZAC biscuit, but with the addition of yummy M&Ms, these Oatmeal M&M cookies are deliciously simple to make and perfect for sharing! Make a batch in under 25 minutes with the kids. Freezer friendly, quick to make and ever so tasty!

    Oatmeal M&M Cookies on a plate and on the baking tray
    Contents hide
    1 Why you're going to love this recipe
    2 What goes into the recipe
    3 How to make this recipe
    4 Expert Tips and FAQs
    5 More delicious cookies
    6 Oatmeal M&M Cookies

    Why you're going to love this recipe

    When a cookie is this simple to make, it becomes a family staple. Here's why you're going to love this recipe.

    • no need to roll
    • quick and easy to mix
    • deliciously caramel-y flavour, just like an ANZAC biscuit
    • freezer friendly
    • lunchbox friendly
    • egg free
    • perfect for making with kids (and no egg in the mixture means they can taste as they go!)

    What goes into the recipe

    ingredients: plain flour, desiccated coconut, m&ms, brown sugar, rolled oats, butter, bicarb soda, golden syrup
    • bicarb- this simple ingredient is what makes these cookies all the more yummy. Adding the bicarb to the wet ingredients causes them to fizz up, and causes the cookies to be amazing.
    • mini m& ms- you can also use mini smarties, I've just discovered that mini m &m s are much more readily available and aren't in the baking section, they are in the confectionary section
    • oats yes, we I am trying to hold up the pretence that these cookies are in some way healthy, but let's be honest, they are just delicious.
    • golden syrup is this an aussie thing? Not sure! but it can be swapped for maple syrup, rice malt syrup, honey or treacle if you want to swap it out.

    How to make this recipe

    • Melt the butter and maple syrup together in a small saucepan. (Image 1)
    • Add the bicarb to the melted mix and watch it fizz. (Image 2)
    • Combine all the dry ingredients except the mini m and ms in a large bowl. (Image 3)
    • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. (Image 4)
    melting butter and golden syrup, bicarb soda being added, dry ingredients in a large bowl, adding wet ingredients
    • Mix well, until there are no dry patches. (Images 5 and 6)
    • Grab tablespoonfuls of the mixture and roll into balls (Images 7 and 8)
    Mixing the wet and dry, all mixed, grabbing tablespoonfuls, rolling
    • Press down on a lined tray and top with 5-6 mini m and ms. (Image 9)
    • Bake for 10-12 minutes at 180 degrees celsius fan forced (355F). (Image 10)
    Pressing down the cookies, baked cookies

    Expert Tips and FAQs

    What makes these cookies healthier?

    They are higher in fibre than a sugar cookie and have lower calories. But really, a cookie is a cookie, and when eaten as a part of a balanced diet, there is no problem.

    Why don't you call these ANZAC biscuits?

    Out of respect. Because ANZAC biscuits do not contain m&ms. It would be wrong to call these ANZAC cookies, even though they are made using all the techniques that are used to make ANZACs.

    How long will these Oatmeal M&M cookies keep?

    5-7 days in an airtight container. I put mine in the fridge due to the humidity in Sydney

    Can I freeze these cookies?

    Yes! They freeze well cooked and are perfect for defrosting for the lunchbox.

    close up of two Oatmeal M&M Cookies

    More delicious cookies

    • Basic low sugar cookie dough...and 4 ways to make it fun!
    • Healthy ANZAC Biscuits
    • Healthy chia jam drop biscuits
    • Chocolate Zucchini Cookies
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    Oatmeal M&M Cookies

    Deliciously yummy, and so easy to make, these Oatmeal M&M Cookies are made like ANZAC biscuits, and are great for freezing and the lunchbox.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: lunchbox
    Cuisine: Modern Australian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 18 people
    Calories: 181kcal
    Author: Kylie
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup of rolled oats
    • 1 cup flour
    • ⅔ cup brown sugar
    • ⅔ cup desiccated coconut
    • 125 grams of butter
    • 2 tbsps golden syrup
    • ½ teaspoon bicarb soda
    • ½ cup mini m&ms

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius. (355F)
    • Over medium heat melt the butter and golden syrup in a small sauce pan with 3 tbsps of cold water.
    • When melted stir in the bicarb, it will fizz and foam.
    • Add the wet ingredients to all the dry ingredients and mix well.
    • Take tbsps of the mixture and roll into balls.
    • Flatten slightly on lined trays. Add 5-6 mini m&ms to the tops.
    • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until starting to golden.
    • Cool on the tray for 3 minutes.
    • Cool on a wire rack until crispy.

    Notes

    Chewy biscuits: cook for 10 minutes, then cool on the tray for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
    Crunchy biscuits: cook for 12 minutes, cool completely on the tray.
    Freezing: freeze flat on a tray in the freezer then transfer to a container when solid.

    Recipe video

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Sodium: 88mg | Calcium: 19mg | Vitamin C: 1mg | Vitamin A: 186IU | Sugar: 14g | Fiber: 1g | Potassium: 53mg | Cholesterol: 16mg | Calories: 181kcal | Trans Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Fat: 9g | Protein: 2g | Carbohydrates: 23g | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Biana says

      April 30, 2021 at 11:09 am

      5 stars
      These cookies look delicious! A perfect treat with a cup of tea and some berries.

      Reply
    2. Kristina says

      April 30, 2021 at 11:05 am

      5 stars
      My little ones love these, especially because of the coconut. They were delicious.

      Reply
    3. maryanne says

      April 30, 2021 at 10:29 am

      5 stars
      I love anzac biscuits, and this sounds like a delicious twist! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    4. Jamie says

      April 30, 2021 at 9:45 am

      5 stars
      I love the addition of coconut and m&ms! My niece and nephew are going to love these as an after school treat!

      Reply
    5. Irina says

      April 30, 2021 at 9:45 am

      5 stars
      What a great and interesting twist on Anzac biscuits these cookies! They sound delicious and fun to make too. Bookmarking for later, thanks.

      Reply

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