Double Chocolate M&M Cookies
These Double Chocolate M&M Cookies are rich, chocolaty, and bursting with colorful crunch. Perfectly soft, chewy, and irresistibly sweet – a must-try for chocolate lovers!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Cookie scoop or tablespoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini baking M&Ms plus a few extra
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies will bake evenly.
- In a mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. This ensures even distribution of the dry ingredients.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies.
- Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and mini M&Ms with a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Press a few extra M&Ms onto the top of each cookie dough ball for a pop of color and extra sweetness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft. They will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your Double Chocolate M&M Cookies with a glass of cold milk or your favorite beverage!
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
- For gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan options, substitute ingredients accordingly as suggested.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to keep cookies tender and chewy.
- Press extra M&Ms on top of dough balls for a colorful, festive look.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet before moving to a wire rack to set properly.