M&M’s has been one of the best-known chocolates around since 1941. This candy began as something the U.S. Army could take with them without the fear of melting, and that’s not even the most interesting fact about M&M’s.
This colorful, sugar-coated chocolate candy is a cultural icon. The M&M’s family of “spokescandies” has grown and changed throughout the years, and now Red, Yellow and the others have been joined by a new addition.
The brand-new candy character is… Purple!
What We Can Expect from the Purple M&M
You already know the six regular M&M characters: Red, Blue, Yellow, Orange, Green and Brown. They’ve been on packages, commercials and advertisements for years. But the people wanted something more. Back in 2002, M&M’s asked their fan base to vote for a new color, and purple won. Unfortunately, the color seemed to disappear not long after.
Now it seems we’re finally getting what we wanted 20 years. M&M’s has officially introduced the Purple M&M into its spokescandy lineup. She’s the first female Peanut M&M character, encourages everyone to embrace who they are, promotes inclusivity and even comes with her own song, “I’m Just Gonna Be Me.” Let’s not forget her sick lace-up boots!
I wonder if the Purple M&M will be a big fan of the Espresso M&M’s that are coming out this year?
When Can I Get It?
While the Purple M&M character has made her debut, you won’t find purple candy in any M&M’s packs. She’s strictly a spokescandy at this time, but we hope to see her in official packs in the future. You can, however, get packs of only purple M&M’s on Amazon and purple Peanut M&M’s on the official M&M’s website.
Until then, we’ll dig into some Mad Scientist M&M’s packs for Halloween and go crazy with these loaded M&M’s pretzel cookies. They’re super sweet…just like Purple!
Every Way to Make an M&M's Cookie
Monster CookiesThis recipe combines several favorite flavors—peanut butter, butterscotch and chocolate—in one big cookie. Before baking, I like to press a few extra
M&M's on top for added color. —Patricia Schroedl, Jefferson, Wisconsin
Santa’s Stuffed Belly CookiesI have been seeing "surprise inside cookies" for a few years and really wanted to come up with my own version. After a little brainstorming, I came up with the idea of making Santa's belly cookies and filling them with miniature cookies. These are so much fun to give as gifts—just wrap in colored cellophane and tie with a festive ribbon. You can exchange the mini cookies for candy or anything you'd like; if desired, you can color the cookie dough red, too. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
Beary Cute CookiesThese cheery and cute cookies will delight kids of all ages! I like to make fun foods but don't care to spend a whole lot of time fussing. So the idea of using candy for the bears' features was right up my alley. —Susan Schuller, Brainerd, Minnesota
Polka-Dot MacaroonsMacaroons studded with M&M's are easy to mix up in a hurry. That's good, because believe me, they never last long. —Janice Lass, Dorr, Michigan
Giant Monster CookiesWho can resist gigantic monster cookies chock-full of goodies like chocolate chips, M&M's and peanut butter? If your appetite isn't quite monster-size, make them by heaping tablespoonfuls. This is the world's best monster cookies recipe. —Judy Fredenberg, Missoula, Montana
Molasses CookiesMaking these soft, chewy cookies with a rich flavor has been a family tradition since my children were small. At Christmastime, I shape the dough into gingerbread men with tasty raisin eyes and buttons. —Sue Bartlett, Berlin, Wisconsin
Peanut Butter JumbosOats, peanut butter and chocolate make these soft, chewy cookies hearty and nutritious. My whole family agrees this recipe is a real winner. —Deborah Huffer, Staunton, Virginia
Gingerbread Sandwich TreesFun and festive, these cookie sandwich trees will be a huge hit with kids of all ages. They're a super-cute holiday treat! —Steve Foy, Kirkwood, Missouri
Snow Day CookiesClear your pantry to make these chocolate chip cookies loaded with goodies. We add oats, M&M’s, pretzels and even potato chips. —Brittney Musgrove, Dallas, Georgia
No-Bake Christmas Wreath CookiesCornflakes take the place of traditional rice cereal in these sweet, no-bake Christmas wreath cookies. Dressed up with green food coloring and red candies, they’re a pretty addition to cookie platters and dessert buffets. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Frosty Polar BearsI love spending time in the kitchen with my nieces. This is the perfect recipe to make with the little ones. Dang cute, easy and portable! —Emily Tyra, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Loaded-Up Pretzel CookiesCoconut, M&M’s and salty, crunchy pretzels make these loaded cookies unlike any you’ve ever tasted—or resisted. —Jackie Ruckwardt, Cottage Grove, Oregon
Snowman CookiesWrap these chocolate-topped snowmen in colored tissue and place them inside holiday containers. Like real snowmen, they disappear fast! —Betty Tabb, Mifflintown, Pennsylvania
Cookies in a JiffyYou'll be amazed and delighted with how quickly you can whip up a batch of these homemade cookies. —Clara Hielkema, Wyoming, Michigan
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023
