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)
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Key ingredients
- Cake mix- I use Devil's food cake mix.
- Eggs- Be sure they are at room temperature.
- Oil- Replaces butter and shortening.
- Baking powder- This helps the cookies puff up.
- Vanilla extract- Brings in a nice touch of warmth.
- M&M candies- You can use mini or regular.
Variations
- Double or triple chocolate version- Add about a ½ cup of chocolate chips into the batter. Depending on how you look at it, this brings in a double or even triple the chocolate!
- Try other add ins- Toss in other options like your favorite candies, sprinkles, or even pretzels to this recipe.
- Cookie bars- Prepare the dough as directed, but instead of making cookie balls, spread the batter in a greased/floured 8 inch square pan. Then for about 20 minutes and enjoy.
- Use mini M&Ms- To get more candy into each bite. Plus, they are so cute.
- Drizzle over the top- Some Easy Chocolate Ganache or Homemade Caramel Sauce.
- Dip in chocolate- You can dip them halfway into melted white, dark, or milk chocolate. Add sprinkles for an extra fancy touch.
- Try a different flavor cake mix- I like Devil's food cake the best, but you can try spice cake, yellow cake, or any of your favorites.
- Make cookie sandwiches- In the middle of two cookies, place a filling, such as Homemade Whipped Cream, Caramel Frosting, Mint Frosting, or Peanut Butter Frosting.
How to make chocolate M&M cookies?
- Mix together- Cake mix, oil, eggs, baking powder and vanilla extract.
- Scoop out- Portions of dough, roll into balls and flatten slightly.
- Place them- On a prepared cookie sheet.
- Press in- A few M&M candies on top.
- Bake- Until the the edges get a little crispy.
Tips and techniques
- 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.
- Use oil instead of shortening or butter- To give these cookies that "poofy" shape.
- Use unsalted butter- To avoid cookies that are too salty.
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature- Because this will help everything blend smoothly.
- Line cookie tray- To prevent cookies from sticking to the pan and for easy cleanup.
- Be sure to check cake mix size- Because they seem to be getting smaller these days. This recipe uses a 15.25 oz box of cake mix.
Recipe FAQs
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!
This mot often happens when you over-mix the batter or dough. Also, always be sure to measure ingredients correctly to get a better outcome.
This happens when you over-bake them. Be sure that you are accurate on the time and watch them carefully.
Storage
- Make ahead- This can be prepared up to 3 days in advance. You can go up to 5 days if you keep them in the fridge in a sealed container or even 1 month if kept in the freezer.
- Room temperature- Keep in a cookie jar for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerate- Place in a sealed container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Thaw before serving.
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.
Nutrition
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