Double Chocolate M&M Cookies

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If you’re a chocolate lover, these Double Chocolate M&M Cookies are about to become your new favorite treat! Made with rich dark cocoa powder, these cookies have an incredible deep chocolate flavor with hints of Oreo cookie and a subtle roasted, coffee-like richness. Loaded with colorful M&M’s and baked just until done, they stay perfectly soft, chewy, and irresistibly fudgy in every bite.

These festive cookies are perfect for Halloween parties, fall gatherings, cookie exchanges, or simply sharing with family and friends. The combination of rich dark chocolate and crunchy candy-coated chocolates creates a bakery-style cookie that’s both fun and delicious.

Whether you’re looking for the ultimate Halloween dessert or just craving a soft and chewy chocolate cookie, this recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort. One bite and you’ll understand why these have quickly become one of our new favorite cookies!

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Double Chocolate M&M Cookies

Recipe by My Southern Spoon (MySouthernSpoon.com)
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Soft, chewy Double Chocolate M&M Cookies made with black cocoa powder and colorful candies. A fun treat for Halloween parties and fall gatherings.

Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings: 24

24

cookies
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

12

minutes
Total time

42

minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Softened butter (226 grams)

  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar ( 100 grams)

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

  • 2 cups M&M candies, divided

  • 2 cups all purpose flour ( 254 grams)

  • 1 cup black cocoa powder (86 grams) (option), Amazon (paid link)

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In bowl weigh out flour, cocoa, salt, baking soda and baking powder and cornstarch, set aside.
  • In mixing bowl cream butter and both sugars together until light and fluffy about 3 min, add vanilla and eggs mix till combined.
  • Sift flour mixture into butter mixture and beat till slightly sticky dough forms.
  • Gently fold in 1 1/2 cups of M&M’s into dough.
  • Using 2 tablespoon cookie scoop drop balls of dough onto baking sheet.
  • Add the remaining 1/2 cup of M&Ms on top, along with any other decorations you would like.
  • Bake for 12 minutes.
  • Allow to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely.

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