Description
Rich, chewy, and loaded with melty chocolate chips and colorful M&M’s—these cookies are a fun and festive treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
14 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
¾ cup sugar
¾ cup light brown sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Hershey’s Cocoa recommended)
1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 egg, at room temperature
1 egg yolk, at room temperature
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus more for topping
1 cup M&M’S, plus more for topping
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix melted butter, sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder until it resembles brownie batter.
Beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Stir in chocolate chips and M&M’s.
Use a cookie scoop to portion dough onto the baking sheet. Press additional M&M’s and chocolate chips on top for that bakery-style look.
Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are set.
(Optional) To shape perfect cookies: As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, place a round cup upside down over the cookie and gently swirl in circles to even out the shape.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs to help the dough mix evenly.
Don’t skip pressing extra M&M’s on top — it makes the cookies look vibrant and festive.
The cookie shaping trick works best while cookies are still hot!
Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them soft for several days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cookies, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
