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Double Chocolate M&M Cookies

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces semisweet or milk chocolate coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup butter, cut into eight pieces
  • ¾ cup M&M’s
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  2. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, place the chopped chocolate and the butter. Microwave for one minute at 50% power. Stir. Microwave again for one minute at 50% power and stir well. If the chocolate is not fully melted, continue microwaving in 30 second intervals at 50% power until the chocolate and butter are well combined (don’t overheat the chocolate or it can seize and turn hard and unusable). Let the mixture cool slightly, about 2-3 minutes until it is at room temperature or just slightly warm (but not hot).
  3. In a large bowl (or in the bowl of an electric stand mixer), combine the chocolate mixture, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix on medium speed until combined. Gradually mix in flour mixture on low speed. Fold in M&M’s with a wooden spoon (don’t use a mixer as the M&M’s will break into pieces and not stay whole).
  4. Line baking sheets with parchment paper, silpat liners or lightly grease them with cooking spray. Drop dough onto baking sheets by tablespoonfuls (or use a cookie scoop) spacing them about 1 1/2 inches apart. If desired, place five or six M&M’s on top of the cookie dough balls (even perched slightly on the rounded sides).
  5. Bake the cookies until they have slightly flattened and there are a few cracks on the surface, about 13-14 minutes. The cookies will still be soft. Let the cookies sit for 2-3 minutes on the baking sheet before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Storing: these cookies will stay fresh in an airtight container for about 2 days.
  • Freezable: I freeze them between sheets of wax paper in a large tupperware container and they defrost beautifully at room temperature or for a few seconds in the microwave.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Cookie Calories 172kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 116mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Cookie
Calories 172kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 116mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%

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