Dark Chocolate M&M And Sea Salt Cookies Recipe

Name: Dark Chocolate M&M And Sea Salt Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, Softened To Room Temperature; 4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened; 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar (packed); 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar; 1/4 cups Powdered Sugar; 1 whole Egg; 1 Tablespoon Honey; 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 2-1/4 cups All-purpose Flour; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch; 1-1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1-1/4 cup Dark Chocolate M&Ms, Divided; 1/2 cups Dark Chocolate Chips; 2 teaspoons Flaky Sea Salt, Sprinkled To Taste

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, Softened To Room Temperature
4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened
1 cup Dark Brown Sugar (packed)
1/4 cups Granulated Sugar
1/4 cups Powdered Sugar
1 whole Egg
1 Tablespoon Honey
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
2-1/4 cups All-purpose Flour
1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
1-1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1-1/4 cup Dark Chocolate M&Ms, Divided
1/2 cups Dark Chocolate Chips
2 teaspoons Flaky Sea Salt, Sprinkled To Taste

1
Combine the wet ingredients (butter, cream cheese, sugars, egg, honey and vanilla) in a large bowl using an electric mixer on low speed until well-blended.
2
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, cornstarch and kosher salt until thoroughly mixed. Add this mixture to the wet ingredients until fully mixed.
3
Add 1 cup of dark chocolate M&Ms and the dark chocolate chips to the wet mixture by stirring them in with a spoon, by hand.
4
Refrigerate dough for at least 20 minutes but you may refrigerate longer. Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.
5
Use a large cookie scoop to portion out balls of dough. Flatten until approximately 1/2 inch tall, 2 1/2 inches in diameter. From the remaining 1/4 cup of M&Ms, press a few extra M&Ms into the tops of the cookies.
6
Prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Put the portions of flattened cookie dough 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-14 minutes, taking cookies out when the tops no longer appear wet (please note you may have to adjust oven time depending on the thickness of your cookies).
7
Add flaky sea salt to your taste while cookies are hot out of the oven. Cool on cookie sheet for a few minutes and then place on cooling rack.

1091

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, Softened To Room Temperature, 4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened, 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar (packed), 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar, and more.

Yes, Dark Chocolate M&M And Sea Salt Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Dark Chocolate M&M And Sea Salt Cookies

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