Patriotic Chocolate Cookies MNM (Print Version)
Soft chocolate cookies packed with chocolate chips and festive M&M’s. Perfect for summer parties and celebrations.
# Ingredients:
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½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
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½ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup dark brown sugar, packed
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1 large egg, preferably room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup + 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (e.g., Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa Powder or regular)
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons milk
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1 ¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
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Red, white & blue M&M’s for topping
# Steps:
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Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
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In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the butter and sugars. Beat together on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Blend in the egg and vanilla extract, scraping down the bowl as needed.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients in the mixer at low speed until just incorporated.
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Mix in the milk on the lowest speed, then fold in the chocolate chips.
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Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
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Roll about 2 tablespoons of dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Press down slightly if you prefer thinner cookies.
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Top the dough balls with M&M's and place the baking sheet in the freezer for 10-15 minutes. Alternatively, chill the dough for at least 1 hour or up to 36 hours.
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Bake the cookies for 10-11 minutes. Immediately top with more M&M's if needed.
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Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.