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Chocolate M&M's Cookies
5 from 2 votes

Chocolate M&M's Cookies

Double chocolate cookies meet M&M's candies. Chocolate M&Ms Cookies are decadently rich with a pop of color. With lots of chocolatey flavor and a satisfying crunch from the candy coating, these cookies are perfect with a glass of milk!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
25 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 135 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 egg large
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cocoa powder unsweetened, Ghirardelli brand
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 package milk chocolate chips 11 oz, divided
  • 1 package mini M&M’s 10 oz, divided

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter with brown sugar. Mix until completely blended. Add in eggs, almond extract, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  3. Add flour, cocoa powder, kosher salt, and baking soda to mixing bowl. Beat just until incorporated. Fold in the milk chocolate chips and mini M&M’s.  Reserve about a ¼ cup of each for later.
  4. Using a 2 Tablespoon cookie scoop, drop dough two inches apart on prepared cookie sheet. Using the reserved milk chocolate chips and mini M&M’s, press 5 or 6 on top of each cookie before baking.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes. The cookies will be slightly underbaked, but not runny. Allow to cool on baking sheet 5-10 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Storage- store cookies in airtight container at room temperature after they have cooled completely. Freeze for up to 3 months. You can also freeze cookie dough balls instead of the baked cookies.
  • Cocoa Powder- I love the Ghirardelli unsweetened cocoa powder because of it's rich flavor. Hershey's special dark is delicious as well. Do not choose off brand or Nestle as I feel like they leave a bitter taste in this cookie recipe.
  • Substitutions- I choose milk chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet because of the large amount of cocoa powder. Dark chocolate chips are also a delicious option.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 135kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 136mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36 cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 135

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 135kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 136mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.