Chocolate M&M Cookies Recipe
- Kim
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
This recipe for Chocolate M&M Cookies uses butter, flour, and M&M candies to make a rich cookie dough that bakes into irresistible chocolate cookies.
If you are looking for the best cookie that uses basic grocery store staples to add to your everyday cooking fun rotation, these Chocolate M&M Cookies are it. They are rich, chewy, and packed with chocolate flavor thanks to cocoa powder and plenty of M&M candies. These Chocolate M&M Cookies have soft centers and crispy edges that most people love. Whether it is your first time baking chocolate cookies or you are a seasoned home cook, this easy recipe delivers delicious cookies that are perfect for any holiday when you use holiday M&M’s, and they’re also great for game day when you bake in team colors.
I have had this recipe for a long time, like 30+ years, and have used mini M&M's and regular size M&M's and they are great either way. For the photos, I used mini M&M's because that's what I had on hand that weren't a holiday M&M's! The cookies come together quickly and, depending on the size of your cookie scoop, makes a lot of cookies. I used the smallest scoop when making cookies for photos because I wanted to get as many as possible and I got almost 4 dozen delicious cookies!
What You Need
Butter, softened
Sugar
Eggs, room temperature
Vanilla Extract
All Purpose Flour
Cocoa Powder
Baking Soda
Salt
M&M's
Tips for Making Chocolate M&M Cookies
Use room temperature butter and eggs for the best way to create smooth cookie dough balls.
Combine the dry ingredients in a medium bowl before adding to the wet ingredients.
Try adding in chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or even peanut butter chips for a change!
For perfectly round cookies, gently use a cookie cutter or glass to swirl around the edges right after baking.
Other Delicious Cookie Recipes
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How to Make Chocolate M&M Cookies
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a medium mixing bowl combine 2 cups + 2 tablespoons of flour, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix and set aside.
Step 2: In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment, cream together 1 1/4 cups softened butter, 2 cups sugar until creamy, 2 eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and mix until combined.
Step 3: Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing only until the flour and baking powder are incorporated into the wet ingredients. Using a wooden spoon, fold in 1/2 cup M&M's. Use a cookie scoop to portion out even cookie dough balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Add extra M&M candies to the top of the cookies for that bakery look. Bake cookies at 350° for 8-9 minutes or until the edges are set. The centers may look soft, but they will finish setting as they cool. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. This preserves their soft texture.
Above Left: Cookie dough mixed. Above Middle: M&M's added. Above Right: Cookie dough balls ready to bake.
How to Store Chocolate M&M Cookies
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. If you want them to last longer, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Freeze baked cookies in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. To thaw, let them sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes.
These Chocolate M&M Cookies are everything I want in a soft cookie. Rich chocolate flavor, chewy centers, and just the right amount of crunch along the crisp edges. This recipe is perfect for sharing, gifting, or keeping a stash on hand for sweet cravings. They are Forkin' Good!
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