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Chocolate Cookie with M&M candies in it, sitting in a purple bowl on top of a green and white napkin

Halloween Chocolate M&M Cookies

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Servings 36 Cookies
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 12 minutes
Total: 27 minutes
Delicious and easy Chocolate Halloween M&M Cookies. This simple drop cookie recipe is quick to make, does not require chilling and you can use any variety of M&Ms that you prefer.

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup butter
  • cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup dark cocoa powder (regular cocoa powder can be used)
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp. coarse salt (regular salt can be used)
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 cup Holiday M&Ms
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • 2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the butter and sugar. Beat together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Blend in the eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed. Mix in the cocoa powder until well blended.
  • 3. Add the flour, salt and baking powder to the bowl and mix on low speed just until incorporated. Fold in the M&M candies and chocolate chips with a spatula.
  • 4. Dough may be thick, stir until just combined.
  • 5. Using a standard size cookie scoop, scoop cookie dough onto cookie sheets. To make 36 cookies, 12 cookies should fit onto each sheet.
  • 6. Bake for approx 10 minutes. Let cool for 5-10 minutes on cookie sheets, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container. Enjoy!

Notes

Any variety of M&Ms can be used!

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 195IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg

The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American