By Becky Hardin
Published Feb 19, 2022
Super fun to make and eat, my kids and I love to bake these M&M Brownie Cookies together. They’re as delicious as they are colorful! Made with a boxed brownie mix, these chewy chocolate cookies come together quickly with just 4 ingredients.
Ever since I started making brownie mix cookies , I’ve had so much fun with different variations, like my salted caramel brownie cookies . Adding mini M&M’s this time around leaves me with a bright and colorful treat!
Brownie mix is one of my favorite ingredients for cookies when I’m in a time crunch. It acts as the base of this chocolate cookie dough – one of my favorite kitchen shortcuts. If you haven’t tried this hack yet, what are you waiting for?
Ingredients for Brownie Mix M&M Cookies
- Brownie Mix: For best results, I recommend using Ghirardelli Chocolate Supreme brownie mix. If you can’t find Ghirardelli, I recommend using a Pillsbury brownie mix. I don’t recommend using Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker mixes – the cookies spread way too much. If this is the only mix available, try adding ¼ cup of all-purpose flour to the mix.
- Eggs: Use room temperature eggs.
- Butter: Use unsalted butter, melted. You cab replace it with the same amount of vegetable oil, but it will change the texture of the finished cookie.
- M&Ms: I like to use mini M&M’s because they’re a little smaller and you’ll have more M&M’s in each cookie. Instead of mini M&M’s, use 1 cup of your favorite kind.
Trademark Note: In the spirit of transparency, I want to note that M&M’s are a trademarked product. M&M’s is a proprietary brand that I want to acknowledge and give credit to.
Tips for Success
- Room temperature eggs incorporate more easily into the cookie dough, so I take them out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before making the dough.
- Chilling the cookie dough helps the butter solidify, which prevents the dough from spreading too much while the cookies bake. If the dough spreads, the cookies will be really thin instead of thick and chewy.
- If using the Ghirardelli brownie mix, make sure you use the chocolate syrup packet. This gives the brownie cookies a more intense chocolate flavor, and trust me, you want that!
- Don’t overbake the cookies. These cookies are done when the edges are just set–about 11 minutes at 350°F.
How to Store
Before serving or storing, let the cookies cool completely. Store M&M brownie cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days; or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To save prepared/unbaked cookie dough, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Then bake as instructed.
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- ▢ 18 ounces brownie mix 510 grams, Ghirardelli Chocolate Supreme recommended (1 box)
- ▢ 2 large eggs 100 grams, room temperature
- ▢ ¼ cup unsalted butter 57 grams, melted (½ stick)
- ▢ 1 cup mini M&M’s 177 grams
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Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir the brownie mix, eggs, butter, and M&M’s together until combined. 18 ounces brownie mix, 2 large eggs, ¼ cup unsalted butter, 1 cup mini M&M’s
- Tightly cover the bowl of cookie dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes. While the dough is chilling, preheat oven to 350°F.
- Once the dough is chilled, scoop a heaping tablespoon worth of brownie dough onto a baking sheet. Repeat to have 6 cookies on a medium baking sheet or up to 12 on a large sheet, leaving at least 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheet pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make M&M Brownie Cookies Step by Step
Make the Cookie Dough: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then set it aside. In a large bowl, combine 1 box (18 ounces) of brownie mix, 2 large eggs, ¼ cup of melted unsalted butter, and 1 cup of mini M&M’s.
Chill the Dough: Tightly cover the bowl of cookie dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes. While the dough is chilling, preheat the oven to 350°F.
Scoop and Bake: Once the dough is chilled, scoop a heaping tablespoon worth of brownie dough onto a baking sheet. Repeat to have 6 cookies on a medium baking sheet, or up to 12 on a large sheet, leaving at least 2 inches between each cookie. Bake for 11-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
Cool: Allow M&M brownie cookies to cool on the sheet pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining dough.
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M&M Brownie Cookies
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 18 ounces brownie mix 510 grams, Ghirardelli Chocolate Supreme recommended (1 box)
- 2 large eggs 100 grams, room temperature
- ¼ cup unsalted butter 57 grams, melted (½ stick)
- 1 cup mini M&M’s 177 grams
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir the brownie mix, eggs, butter, and M&M’s together until combined. 18 ounces brownie mix, 2 large eggs, ¼ cup unsalted butter, 1 cup mini M&M’s
- Tightly cover the bowl of cookie dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes. While the dough is chilling, preheat oven to 350°F.
- Once the dough is chilled, scoop a heaping tablespoon worth of brownie dough onto a baking sheet. Repeat to have 6 cookies on a medium baking sheet or up to 12 on a large sheet, leaving at least 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheet pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining dough.
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Notes
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
