Description
These decadent Chocolate Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies blend rich cocoa and melted butter with crunchy M&M’s and semi-sweet chocolate chips for a perfectly chewy, chocolaty treat. Ideal for sharing and sure to satisfy any chocolate lover’s craving, these cookies are quick to prepare and bake to gooey, colorful perfection.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup M&M’s
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside to combine evenly.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter with the light brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the large egg and vanilla extract, and mix thoroughly to incorporate.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Add chocolate chips and M&M’s: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and M&M’s evenly throughout the dough to ensure each cookie will have a colorful, chocolaty bite.
- Portion the dough: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still appear soft. They will firm up as they cool.
- Cool the cookies: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a stronger chocolate flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
- Do not overbake; the cookies will continue to cook slightly on the hot baking sheet.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days for best freshness.
- Feel free to substitute M&M’s with other candy-coated chocolates or sprinkles for variation.
- For larger cookies, increase baking time by 1-2 minutes and adjust spacing on the tray accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
