Description
These Soft Chocolate M&M Cookies are a delightful treat combining rich cocoa flavor with crunchy, colorful M&M candies. Perfectly soft and chewy, these cookies come together quickly in just 20 minutes, making them an ideal snack or dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup M&M candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cream the butter and sugars. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add eggs and vanilla. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and cocoa flavor.
- Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cookies.
- Fold in M&M candies. Gently fold the M&M candies into the dough so they are evenly distributed without breaking them apart.
- Shape cookies and bake. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them to allow for spreading. Bake for 12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Cool the cookies. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set up perfectly.
Notes
- For extra indulgence, add 1 cup of chocolate chips along with the M&M candies to the dough.
- To maintain a soft center, avoid overbaking as cookies will continue to firm up while cooling.
- Customize the recipe by using peanut or almond M&Ms to vary texture and flavor.
- Enhance the chocolate flavor by adding a dash of instant coffee or espresso powder to the dough.
- Serve these cookies with a glass of milk or a scoop of ice cream for a delightful treat experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 164 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 82 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg
