Description
These Chocolate Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies are a decadent treat combining rich cocoa powder, gooey semi-sweet chocolate chips, and colorful M&M’s for a fun twist on traditional chocolate chip cookies. Perfectly chewy with a slightly crispy edge, they are an irresistible indulgence for chocolate lovers of all ages.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup M&M’s
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature while you prepare the cookie dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt until evenly combined. This ensures your cookies have a uniform chocolate flavor and proper texture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, mix the melted unsalted butter with the light brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and slightly creamy. Next, add the large egg and vanilla extract, stirring until fully incorporated.
- Form Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep your cookies tender.
- Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the M&M’s and semi-sweet chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough to guarantee bursts of chocolate and color in every bite.
- Shape Cookies: Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded balls of dough about 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. This spacing allows the cookies to spread without sticking together.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set around the edges but still soft in the center. They will firm up as they cool.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents them from breaking apart and helps them keep their chewy texture.
Notes
- For extra gooey cookies, slightly underbake by removing them from the oven when edges are set but centers still look soft.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with a vegan butter alternative and ensure M&M’s are dairy-free.
- Feel free to swap M&M’s for your favorite colored chocolate candies or add nuts for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
