Description
These Soft Chocolate M&M Cookies are rich, chewy, and full of chocolatey goodness, studded with colorful M&M candies for a fun twist. Perfectly soft on the inside with a slight crisp on the edges, they make an irresistible treat 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: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Cream 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: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure proper incorporation. Stir in the vanilla extract to add depth of flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and cocoa throughout the dough.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mix to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which can cause toughness.
- Fold in M&Ms: Gently fold in the M&M candies until they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough for bursts of color and sweetness.
- Portion Dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them to allow for slight spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until edges are set but centers remain soft to ensure a chewy texture.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool there for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set perfectly.
Notes
- Add 1 cup of chocolate chips along with the M&Ms for extra indulgence and chocolate richness.
- To keep cookies soft, avoid overbaking; they should look slightly underdone in the center when removed.
- Try different M&M varieties like peanut or almond for distinct textures and flavors.
- Enhance the chocolate taste with a teaspoon of instant coffee or espresso powder added to the dry ingredients.
- Serve these cookies with a glass of milk or a scoop of your favorite ice cream for a delightful dessert 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
