M&M’s New Limited-Edition Flavor Tastes Just Like My Favorite Girl Scout Cookie

Chocolate and mint is a classic flavor combination, but it can be surprisingly polarizing. I’ve always been a fan, but I still remember my college roommate telling me that it makes her think of toothpaste with chocolate in it. While I don’t agree, I must admit “touché” to that comparison.

If you’re on team MCC (mint chocolate chip), then you’re going to love M&M’s newest launch. The candy brand just dropped a Mint Crunchy Cookie flavor that’s exclusive to Walmart. I got to try a bag before it hits shelves in September, and here’s my honest review.

M&M’S new Mint Crunchy Cookie flavor is available exclusively at Walmart (both in stores and online) as of September 2026. The brand said this new candy was inspired by the highly successful launch of M&M’S Crunchy Cookie back in 2022. According to the company, M&M’S new Mint Crunchy Cookie flavor is “a refreshing twist on a baked goods-inspired treat that brings a satisfying crunch to the lineup.” This description had me thinking of the flavors in a classic Thin Mint Girl Scout cookie, which I later discovered was the biggest comparison people made in the office when I offered a taste.  

The new M&M’s flavor features a crunchy cookie center that’s wrapped in a refreshing mint and milk chocolate coating. While the new flavor hit Walmart shelves in September, it is a limited-time release. So make sure to grab a bag while you can!

I knew I was going to love these M&M’s, but they were honestly even better than I was expecting. What really surprised me was how much I enjoyed the crunchy cookie center. I like my M&M’s to have a little crunch, which is why I prefer peanut ones to the classics. But this crunch was different; it was crispy rather than a hard crunch. It wasn’t so hard that you’d worry about your molars, but it made every bite even more satisfying. And the crisp chocolate coating added even more fun texture to the treat. Studio Producer Maya Borrero also loved the texture of these M&M’s — specifically, the cookie center. She said that it was airy but still crunchy, and she thought the ratio of cookie center to chocolate coating was perfect.

The mint flavor of the new M&M is strong. I personally love that, but if you’re in the “mint tastes like toothpaste” camp, this definitely is not the candy for you. I had a few people in the office taste the new flavor as well, and they were fans. Assistant Culinary Producer Topher Leo said the flavor was so good, and he loved how crunchy the center is. “They remind me of Thin Mints when you eat them straight out of the freezer,” he says. IYKYK. Most of the office agreed with the comparison to the popular Girl Scout cookie. And Mara Weinraub, our director of groceries and shopping, said they also reminded her of Andes chocolate mints. If you’re a fan of either, you’ll likely enjoy this new M&M’s flavor.

Buy: M&M’s Mint Crunchy Cookie, 2.83-ounce and 7.4-ounce bags will be available at Walmart. 

This post originally appeared on The Kitchn. See it there: M&M’s New Limited-Edition Flavor Tastes Just Like My Favorite Girl Scout Cookie