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Double Chocolate M&M Cookies Recipe

These Double Chocolate M&M Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with chocolate and colorful M&M's. Perfect for any occasion and super easy to make!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate, Cookies, Easy, M&M
Servings: 24 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 (3.5 oz) chocolate instant pudding mix
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup red and pink M&M's candy
  • 0.5 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking and perfect gooey cookies.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat with an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Add the large egg and pure vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until well combined and smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, chocolate pudding mix, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute dry ingredients.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  • Using a spatula, gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, M&M's, and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  • Use a cookie scoop to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets, leaving space for spreading. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  • Remove cookies from the oven and cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to maintain chewy texture.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Cooling Rack

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week to keep them fresh.
  • Freeze cookie dough balls before baking for longer storage; add a few minutes extra to baking time when baking from frozen.
  • Use dairy-free or gluten-free substitutes to adapt the recipe for dietary needs.
  • Measure ingredients accurately and use softened butter to ensure proper cookie texture and spread.
  • Mix dough just until combined to avoid tough cookies.