Easy chocolate m&m cookies recipe, homemade with simple ingredients from your pantry and starts off with a cake mix box. Crispy on the outside but soft and tender on the inside. Great as dessert or snack.
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I have been making this recipe as well as these Cake Mix Cookie Bars (With m&m) for as long as I can remember. I even make them with my kiddo now because they are so quick and easy. You just dump all the ingredients in a bowl, mix everything together and then, form little balls and bake. They are soft on the inside but slightly crispy on the outside and those m&m candied add a little crunch, which I adore! These make a great addition to Christmas Cookie Boxes (Homemade Gift). If you are still looking for more inspiration, check out this collection of Easy Cake Mix Recipes (Desserts)
Tips
- Don't over-bake the cookies! They will become hard and dry. It's better to under-bake them (which keeps them very fudgy) rather than over-baking them.
- If the cookie dough is too "wet," place the dough in the fridge for an hour and then make balls. I am usually very impatient to wait this long. So, I just wear disposable plastic gloves and make balls. No sticky mess this way!
- If you add some chocolate chips into the batter (about ½ cup), you can make double chocolate m&m cookies...YUM! You can also toss other add-ins like candies or sprinkles or even pretzels to this recipe, if you like.
- These cake mix cookies are made without shortening or butter. I used oil since that gave these cookies the "poofy" shape.
- You can also make chocolate m&m cookie bars by preparing the dough as directed. But instead of making cookie balls, spread the batter in a greased/floured 8 inch square pan and bake for about 20 minutes.
More cake mix cookies
- Gooey Butter Cookies
- Easy Heart Cookies
- White Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Easy Eggnog Cookies
- S'mores Cookies
Recipe
Easy Chocolate M&M Cookies (Cake Mix)
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Ingredients
- 1 box Devil’s Food cake mix 15.25 oz. box
- 2 Eggs Large, Room temperature
- ⅓ cup Oil
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup M&M candies
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mix together the cake mix powder, oil, eggs, baking powder and vanilla extract.
- Scoop out tablespoons of the cookie dough and roll them into balls and flatten then slightly.
- Place them on a cookie tray lined with parchment paper.
- Press a few M&M candies on top of each cookie.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for about 9 minutes or until they are crispy along the edges. Enjoy!
Notes
- Eggs must be at room temperature because they blend together the best this way.
- Make sure to line your baking tray with parchment paper to prevent cookies from sticking to the pan.
- If the cookie dough is too "wet," place the dough in the fridge for an hour and then make balls. I am usually very impatient to wait this long. So, I just wear disposable plastic gloves and make balls. No sticky mess this way.
- I used regular sized m&m candies buy you can use mini size too.
- Don't over-bake the cookies! They will become hard and dry. It's better to under-bake them (which keeps them very fudgy) rather than over-baking them.
- Read additional tips and variations above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a cookie jar or sealed container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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Michelle
Would you believe I have never used a cake mix to make cookies?!! I have to try these...it sounds like it is the perfect recipe for a quick cookie fix when you don't have much time! And I love the gift idea too for the holidays!
Abeer Rizvi
Omg Michelle! You have to try these... such a time saver,especially for Christmas time!
Karly
So simple, so delish. Looking like the perfect Tuesday pick me up, if you ask me!
Andrea
Super easy and delicious!
Abeer Rizvi
Thanks. So happy you enjoyed them!
Lisa
I'll admit that I used to be such a homemade cookie snob that I never made cake mix cookies. I was so wrong! (Being an old lady, you'd think I would know better by now.) I needed cookies quickly for my grandchildren a couple of months ago but was out of butter so I broke down and tried a recipe. Ever had those "wedding cake" almond-flavored cookies? Glorious! Moving on, I found this recipe of yours & made them with Christmas M&M's. They are just delicious. Now when I get compliments on the cookies, I love to tell folks that they are easily made with a cake mix! Thank you for all of your wonderful recipes, across the meal spectrum. I've been making many of them for a couple of years now. Have a lovely holiday season with your family.
Abeer Rizvi
Thank you so much for your sweet comment. I know exactly what you mean! I love baking from scratch but there are many times when I have used doctored cake mix recipes and family/friends love them. They have been such a time saver for me that I started sharing them on the blog to help others, just like you. Happy holidays!
Chrystal
I needed something quick and chocolatey for my boss's birthday, plus she loves m&m's so this recipe was perfect. I've always made homemade cookies but tried this recipe and I am so glad I did!! These cookies are amazing and I'm not sure that they'll make it to work! I added a half of a tube of mini m&m's and mixed it in the batter so you get an m&m in every bite! I will be making these often!