Description
Deliciously soft and chocolatey M&M cookies that bake up quickly in just 20 minutes, perfect for a sweet treat with a colorful crunch.
Ingredients
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Dough 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
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- 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, providing a smooth base for your cookie dough.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure even mixing. Then stir in the pure vanilla extract to enhance flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, making sure to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt through the flour.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which can lead to tougher cookies.
- Fold in M&Ms: Gently fold the M&M candies into the dough until they are evenly dispersed without crushing them.
- Shape Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them sufficiently apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set yet the centers remain soft, ensuring a tender texture.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them firm up without losing softness.
Notes
- For extra decadent cookies, add 1 cup of chocolate chips along with the M&M candies in the dough.
- Avoid overbaking to maintain the soft center; the cookies will set further as they cool on the pan.
- Customize with different types of M&Ms such as peanut or almond for unique flavors.
- Add a dash of instant coffee or espresso powder to the dough to intensify the chocolate flavor.
- Serve these soft chocolate M&M cookies with a glass of milk or a scoop of ice cream for an ultimate sweet indulgence experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 82mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
