Name: Soft Batch Chocolate M&M Cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chopped; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2 tablespoons whole milk; 1 and 1/2 cups milk chocolate M&Ms; 1 cup milk chocolate chips; 1/4 cup M&Ms for garnish; 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips for garnish

Description

Soft Batch Chocolate M&M Cookies are rich, chewy, and deeply chocolatey cookies loaded with chocolate chips and colorful M&Ms. They are known for their soft centers, slightly crisp edges, and bakery-style texture. This recipe is simple, requires no chilling time, and delivers perfect cookies every time. Ideal for parties, holidays, or everyday treats, these cookies are a crowd favorite because of their soft texture and double chocolate flavor.

Ingredients

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chopped
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 and 1/2 cups milk chocolate M&Ms
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup M&Ms for garnish
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper
Lightly grease parchment paper and set aside
In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter in short intervals until smooth
Whisk in vanilla extract
Add granulated sugar and brown sugar, mixing until combined
Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition
Stir in milk until fully incorporated
Add dry ingredients into wet ingredients and mix gently until just combined
Fold in M&Ms and chocolate chips
Scoop dough into 1/4 cup portions onto prepared baking sheets
Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until edges are set
Press extra M&Ms and chocolate chips on top while cookies are warm
Cool completely on baking sheet before serving

Notes

Serve slightly warm for extra gooey texture
Pair with milk, coffee, or hot chocolate
Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days
Refrigerate for up to 10 days for longer freshness
Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months
Freeze cookie dough balls and bake fresh when needed
Warm cookies in microwave for 10 seconds before serving