Chocolate M&M Cookies

These cookies build a rich, cocoa-based dough studded with colorful M&M candies and extra chocolate chips for a double dose of chocolate. Creaming the butter and sugars well is the step that gives them their soft, slightly chewy texture once baked. They come together fast with no chilling required, making them a good option when you want fresh cookies without much waiting.

A rich cocoa cookie dough is studded with M&M candies and chocolate chips for a soft, colorful cookie.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Fast: ready in about 25 minutes (15 min prep, 10 min cook)
• Simple: 11 everyday ingredients
• Feeds the family: 24 servings
• Light: about 191 calories per serving

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups M&M candies
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the M&M candies and semi-sweet chocolate chips, if using.
7. Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft, being careful not to overbake.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve with a cold glass of milk or your favorite beverage.

Cooking Tips

• Cream the butter and sugars until genuinely light and fluffy for the best texture.
• Don't overbake — pull the cookies while the centers still look slightly underdone.
• Save a few extra M&Ms to press onto the tops of the dough balls for a prettier finish.

Substitutions

• Any candy-coated chocolate can replace M&Ms.
• Dark cocoa powder can be used for a more intense chocolate flavor.
• Chopped nuts can be added alongside the candy and chips for extra texture.

Storage

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
• Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with a glass of milk.
• Pack a few in a lunchbox or cookie tin for gifting.
• Warm slightly before serving for a gooier texture.

Nutrition (per serving)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	191 kcal

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