Big, Fat, Chewy Dark Chocolate M&M Cookies (Adapted from an Allrecipes recipe)
3/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups dark chocolate M&Ms
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-low until it smells very nutty and gets a light golden color. Let cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together melted butter and sugars. Beat in vanilla, egg and egg yolk until the color lightens and is thoroughly mixed.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Pour dry mixture into the wet and use a large wooden spoon to stir together just until combined. Fold in the M&Ms. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours.
Preheat oven to 325
Scoop out dough using a 1/4 cup measure and place on parchment lined baking sheets. These spread a little so I only placed 6 per baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes, turning the baking sheet halfway through. The edges should be slightly golden with the center being puffy and a little undercooked. Remove and let cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes. Carefully place each cookie on a wire rack to cool completely.
Makes 18-20 large cookies
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Wow, these are pretty darn good. I was looking for an alternative to the tried and true recipe I had for M&M cookies because they always turned out too flat. These were nice and chewy (reminiscent of Alton Brown's chewy choc chip cookie recipe). I did not chill for that long, only 10 mintues but they still turned out great, didn't spread. I also reserved some M&Ms and placed them on top of the dough after placing on baking sheet. Thanks for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteAnon - Thanks for coming back with feedback! Glad to hear the cookies worked well for you!
ReplyDeleteI meant to post long ago, Joe. These cookies are THE BEST! Yours is my go-to recipe for no fail M&M cookies that are sure to delight. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLynn - Awesome! I love these cookies too.
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