Description
These Soft Chocolate M&M Cookies are rich, chewy, and packed with colorful M&M candies for a fun twist. With a deep cocoa flavor and a soft center, these cookies are perfect for a quick treat or sharing at any gathering.
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.
- 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, ensuring a smooth base for the dough.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the pure vanilla extract to infuse flavor into the dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in M&Ms: Gently fold the M&M candies into the dough, distributing them evenly throughout without breaking.
- Shape and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow for spreading. Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers remain slightly soft for a chewy texture.
- Cool Cookies: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing them to set properly.
Notes
- For an extra indulgent touch, add 1 cup of chocolate chips to the cookie dough along with the M&M candies.
- To keep the centers soft, avoid overbaking as cookies will continue to set while cooling on the baking sheet.
- Customize the cookies by using peanut or almond M&Ms according to your preference.
- Add a dash of instant coffee or espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor.
- Serve these cookies with a glass of milk or a scoop of ice cream for the ultimate sweet treat.
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
