Monday August 17, 2026 — Chocolate-and-mint fans have a new candy to put on their radar. M&M’s Mint Crunchy Cookie flavor is generating a sudden wave of online interest after details of the new variety began circulating across food publications and social media.

The upcoming M&M’s flavor combines three familiar elements: milk chocolate, cool mint flavor and a crunchy cookie center, all finished with the brand’s signature candy shell. According to Southern Living, M&M’s Mint Crunchy Cookie is scheduled to arrive beginning in September 2026, with Walmart getting the exclusive launch both in stores and online. (Southern Living)

That combination has inevitably drawn comparisons to the chocolate-and-mint profile of Girl Scout Thin Mints. However, the new candy also represents something of a reunion between two ideas M&M’s has already explored successfully: mint chocolate and crunchy cookie centers.

When Does M&M’s Mint Crunchy Cookie Come Out?

The official retail rollout is expected in September 2026. Daily Voice reported that an M&M’s spokesperson confirmed the flavor will launch exclusively through Walmart stores and Walmart’s online shop. The candy will be offered in 2.83-ounce and 7.4-ounce bags. (Daily Voice)

Some shoppers may encounter the flavor ahead of that September date. Snack-focused social media accounts have reported that bags are already beginning to appear at select Walmart locations, suggesting an early or staggered rollout may be underway. Daily Voice cited food reviewer Snackolator as one of the accounts reporting early arrivals. (Daily Voice)

That mix of an announced September launch and early store sightings helps explain why searches for “M&M’s Mint Crunchy Cookie flavor” are suddenly gaining traction.

What Does M&M’s Mint Crunchy Cookie Taste Like?

At the center of each piece is a crunchy cookie component, surrounded by milk chocolate with a refreshing mint flavor and then the familiar M&M’s shell.

The texture builds on the existing M&M’s Crunchy Cookie, which M&M’s describes as a crunchy cookie center covered in milk chocolate and a colorful candy shell. The original Crunchy Cookie variety debuted in 2022, combining two highly recognizable snack categories—M&M’s and cookies—in a single bite. (M&M'S)

Mint Crunchy Cookie essentially takes that concept and adds a cooling mint note, creating a flavor profile that should feel especially familiar to anyone who enjoys chocolate-covered mint cookies.

It is also notable that this new version uses milk chocolate, because M&M’s has previously taken a different approach to mint.

M&M’s Has Been Down the Crunchy Mint Road Before

Longtime M&M’s fans may remember Crunchy Mint M&M’s, a flavor introduced during the company’s 2018 Flavor Vote campaign.

M&M’s asked consumers to choose among Crunchy Mint, Crunchy Raspberry and Crunchy Espresso. Crunchy Mint ultimately won the competition and earned an extended run in stores.

According to a 2018 announcement from Mars, that earlier Crunchy Mint variety featured dark chocolate, mint flavor and a cocoa rice-crisp center. It was sold nationally after winning the vote. (PR Newswire)

The distinction matters. M&M’s Mint Crunchy Cookie is not simply a relaunch of the old Crunchy Mint M&M’s. The 2026 candy uses milk chocolate and a crunchy cookie center, whereas the 2018 version used dark chocolate and a cocoa rice crisp.

Still, the return to mint plus crunch is likely to trigger nostalgia among fans who remember the Flavor Vote winner.

Why M&M’s Mint Crunchy Cookie Could Be a Hit

The new release lands at an interesting intersection of familiar flavors. Chocolate and mint already have a devoted audience, while crunchy centers give M&M’s a textural contrast that differs from traditional Milk Chocolate M&M’s.

There is also familiarity working in its favor. Rather than introducing an entirely unexpected combination, Mars is blending the established Crunchy Cookie format with a mint profile that M&M’s consumers have embraced before.

Early online reaction has been enthusiastic. Southern Living highlighted social media users eager to try the candy, including one fan who said they had previously combined mint M&M’s with cookie varieties themselves. (Southern Living)

The Walmart exclusivity may add another layer of urgency. Because the new flavor will initially be tied to one retailer—and its long-term availability has not been clearly established—candy collectors and chocolate-mint fans may be inclined to search for it as soon as bags begin appearing.

Where to Buy M&M’s Mint Crunchy Cookie

For now, the key details are straightforward: M&M’s Mint Crunchy Cookie launches at Walmart in September 2026, with 2.83-ounce and 7.4-ounce package options planned. Early sightings suggest some locations could receive inventory before the official rollout. (Daily Voice)

For anyone who misses the discontinued Crunchy Mint M&M’s—or simply considers chocolate, mint and crispy cookies an irresistible combination—the newest M&M’s flavor may be one of the more anticipated candy releases heading into fall 2026.

And if the current search surge is any indication, plenty of shoppers will be watching Walmart’s candy aisle closely.

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