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Chocolate M&M Cookies

Chef Biscuit

Rich chocolate cookies packed with colorful M&M's, with soft centers and crisp edges.

Prep time
15 minutes
Cook time
10 minutes
Total time
25 minutes
Servings
24 cookies
Chef Biscuit presenting Chocolate M&M Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113 g)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (150 g)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (150 g)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (45 g)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/4 cups plain M&M's, divided

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until creamy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until a thick dough forms.
  6. Fold in 1 cup of the M&M's, reserving the remaining 1/4 cup for the tops.
  7. Scoop the dough into 24 balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Press the remaining M&M's into the tops of the cookies.
  9. Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
  11. Serve warm or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.