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Chocolate M&M Cookies

Posted by: Kate / Cookie Recipes, Desserts / Posted: 10/15/20 / Last updated: 10/15/20

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Chocolate M&M cookies are soft chocolate cookies that are packed with mini chocolate chips and M&M candies for the ultimate cookie recipe!

Chocolate M&M cookies stacked on a white plate.

Chocolate M&M cookies are soft chocolate chocolate chip cookies that are packed with plenty of M&M candies. Not only are these rich chocolate cookies super tasty, but they’re also really easy to make.

The cookies are made in one bowl, and there’s no need to use a mixer or chill the dough. So, the cookies can be made from scratch, start-to-finish, in less than 30 minutes.

How to make chocolate M&M cookies

Melted butter in a glass mixing bowl

Microwave the butter in a large, microwave-safe bowl for about 40 seconds. Butter should mostly melted.

Whisk the butter until it is completely melted.

Mixed butter and sugars in a glass mixing bowl

Add the sugars; mix until well-combined. Stir in vanilla and egg until incorporated.

Chocolate cookie dough in a glass mixing bowl.Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Please read the recipe note about properly measuring flour.

Mix dough until just combined. Dough should be soft and a little sticky but not overly sticky.

chocolate M&M cookie dough scoops on a baking sheet

Stir in mini chocolate chips and M&Ms. Scoop out 1.5 tablespoons of dough (medium cookie scoop) and place 2 inches apart on baking sheet.

Bake until cookies are set. They will be puffy and still look a little underbaked in the middle.

Halloween chocolate M&M cookies on a silicone baking mat

Tips

  • Flour: Be sure to properly measure the flour. To measure the flour, stir or sift the flour to break it up. Then lightly spoon into the measuring cup and level. I don’t recommend scooping as it can pack in the flour.
  • Chocolate chips: I like to use mini chocolate chips because they add a little bit of extra chocolate to the cookie without competing with the M&Ms.
  • M&Ms: I recommend using plain (not peanut) M&Ms in these cookies because I’ve had better luck with them in the cookies.
    • You can use seasonal M&Ms, like the Halloween M&Ms in the picture above, to make the cookies more festive for the holidays.
    • Also, you can press additional M&Ms into the scooped dough to make a more colorful cookie.
  • Mixing: I recommend mixing the cookie dough by hand. It helps to avoid overmixing the cookie dough.
  • Baking: Slightly underbaking the cookies helps to keep them soft.

Storage

The cookies can be stored in a resealable container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

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Chocolate M&M Cookies

Soft chocolate M&M cookies that are packed with mini chocolate chips and M&Ms.
Author:I Heart Eating
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Servings:22 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate M&M cookie recipe, chocolate M&M cookies
Chocolate M&M cookies stacked on a white plate.
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup plain M&Ms
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • Microwave the butter in a large, microwave-safe bowl for about 40 seconds. Butter should mostly melted.
  • Whisk the butter until it is completely melted.
  • Add the sugars; mix until well-combined.
  • Stir in vanilla and egg until incorporated.
  • Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Please read the recipe note about properly measuring flour.
  • Mix dough until just combined. Dough should be soft and a little sticky but not overly sticky.
  • Stir in mini chocolate chips and M&Ms.
  • Scoop out 1.5 tablespoons of dough (medium cookie scoop) and place 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
  • Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until cookies are set. They will be puffy and still look a little underbaked in the middle.

Notes

  • Flour: Be sure to properly measure the flour. To measure the flour, stir or sift the flour to break it up. Then lightly spoon into the measuring cup and level. I don't recommend scooping as it can pack in the flour.
  • M&Ms: I recommend using plain (not peanut) M&Ms in these cookies because I've had better luck with them in the cookies.
  • Baking: Slightly underbaking the cookies helps to keep them soft.
  • Nutrition values are estimates.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 187kcal (9%)Carbohydrates: 25g (8%)Protein: 2g (4%)Fat: 9g (14%)Saturated Fat: 5g (25%)Cholesterol: 20mg (7%)Sodium: 101mg (4%)Potassium: 71mg (2%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 18g (20%)Vitamin A: 164IU (3%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 26mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
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