Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups mini milk chocolate candies
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and both sugars until well blended.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together.
  • Slowly add these ingredients into the butter mixture and stir until combined.
  • Fold in M&M'S brand minis milk chocolate candies and walnuts, if desired.
  • Chill dough 1 hour or overnight.
  • Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto a lightly greased tray, about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 7 to 8 minutes for chewy cookies or 10 to 12 minutes for crispy cookies.