Description
Enjoy these soft and indulgent Chocolate M&M Cookies, perfect for a quick treat. Made with rich cocoa powder and colorful M&M candies, these cookies offer a delightful chocolatey flavor with a fun crunch in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re an easy and crowd-pleasing dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup M&M candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate. Stir in the pure vanilla extract for flavor.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to evenly combine the dry ingredients.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in M&Ms: Gently fold in the M&M candies until they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough, adding bursts of color and sweetness.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheet: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them a couple of inches apart to allow spreading.
- Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but centers remain slightly soft for that perfect chewiness.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra indulgent touch, add 1 cup of chocolate chips to the dough along with M&Ms for more chocolate bursts.
- Do not overbake to maintain a soft and chewy center; cookies will continue to set as they cool on the baking sheet.
- Customize your cookies by using different types of M&Ms such as peanut or almond varieties for added texture and flavor.
- Add a dash of instant coffee or espresso powder to the dough to intensify and enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Serve these cookies warm with a glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate sweet indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 164 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 82 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg
