Description
Irresistible chocolate mm cookies deliver pure delight with their rich, gooey centers and crisp edges. Chocolate lovers will crave these melt-in-mouth treats that promise sweet comfort in every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (can use gluten-free blend)
- 8 tablespoons (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
Sugars:
- 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (or muscovado sugar)
Flavor and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (regular good quality, unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup M&Ms (no peanuts)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F, ensuring a consistent temperature for optimal baking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugars using an electric mixer until smooth and uniform. Incorporate egg and vanilla, blending thoroughly until well integrated.
- Separately, whisk dry ingredients in another large bowl. Gradually introduce dry mixture into wet ingredients, mixing on low speed. Fold in batches to ensure even distribution without overmixing.
- Gently fold M&Ms into the dough, maintaining a light touch to preserve the batter’s texture.
- Refrigerate the dough for 30-60 minutes to enhance flavor development and improve cookie structure. Chilling helps prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Remove chilled dough and form uniform balls approximately 2 inches in diameter. The consistency should resemble playdough – moldable yet firm.
- Arrange cookie balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart to allow proper expansion during baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for slightly golden edges while maintaining a soft center.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes, which helps them set and develop a perfect chewy texture.
- Transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, ensuring cookies maintain their delicate structure and rich, buttery flavor.
Notes
- Select M&M colors matching seasonal themes or party decorations to make these cookies visually appealing and festive.
- Refrigerating dough helps prevent cookie spreading and creates a more uniform, professional-looking batch with a perfectly chewy center.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy these delightful treats.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, maintaining their soft, buttery texture and preventing them from becoming dry or crumbly.
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg