Description
These Soft and Chewy Triple Chocolate M&M Cookies combine the rich flavors of semi-sweet chocolate, white chocolate, and colorful M&Ms for a delightful treat. Perfectly chewy with a hint of cocoa, these cookies are easy to make and perfect for chocolate lovers seeking a fun and festive dessert.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (45 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (170 g) white chocolate chips
- 1 cup (200 g) M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. This step creates a creamy base that helps with the cookie’s texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to incorporate them fully. Stir in the vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth, enhancing flavor and moisture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. This ensures the dry components are evenly distributed.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overworking the dough and ensure chewy cookies.
- Add Chocolate and M&Ms: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and M&Ms, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Portion Dough: Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft for a chewy texture.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely, which helps them firm up without becoming hard.
Notes
- Using room temperature eggs helps achieve better mixing and dough consistency.
- Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to keep cookies soft and chewy.
- Spacing cookies appropriately on baking sheets prevents them from merging during baking.
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Substitute M&Ms with any favorite candy-coated chocolates if preferred.
