Chocolate Brownie Cookies with M&M’s

Chocolate Brownie M and M Cookies made from a cake box mix — an easy, fast, and delicious cookie you can whip up in minutes.

This recipe is kindly shared by Adelenne, one of our talented home cooks. She frequently adapts recipes or creates her own, and this simple Chocolate Brownie M & M Cookies recipe is one of her favourites. Using a boxed brownie mix keeps this treat quick and straightforward while delivering rich chocolate flavour and colorful M&M crunch.

Recipe by Adelenne Lee

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10–15 minutes

Yield

About 30 cookies

Ingredients

– 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker fudge brownie mix
– 1 egg
– 1/3 cup melted butter
– 1/2 cup M&M’s

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. In a bowl or mixer, combine the boxed brownie mix, egg, and melted butter until a thick, cohesive dough forms. Stir in the M&M’s, reserving a few to press on top of the cookies before baking if you like.

3. Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion the dough into balls. Place them on a lined or lightly greased baking sheet and gently flatten each ball with your fingers or the back of a spoon to form cookie shapes.

4. Bake for 10–12 minutes for soft, fudgy cookies, or up to 15 minutes for a firmer, crispier edge. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes and Tips

• For a richer flavour, substitute melted butter with melted coconut oil or add a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
• Press a few extra M&M’s onto the tops of the cookies right after they come out of the oven so they remain colorful and visible.
• These cookies freeze well. Freeze in a single layer on a tray, then transfer to a sealed bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.
• Adjust baking time to suit your oven and desired texture — ovens vary, so check cookies early the first time you make them.

Recipe Card

Chocolate Brownie M and M Cookies

Yield:
30

Prep Time:
10 minutes

Cook Time:
15 minutes

Total Time:
25 minutes

Quick and scrumptious cookies made from a boxed brownie mix and studded with M&M’s — perfect for busy bakers and last-minute treats.

Ingredients

• 15.25 oz box Betty Crocker fudge brownie mix
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup M&M’s

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Combine brownie mix, egg, and melted butter; fold in M&M’s.
3. Portion by tablespoon, roll into balls and flatten slightly on the baking sheet.
4. Bake 10–12 minutes for soft cookies, or 15 minutes for crunchier cookies. Cool briefly on the sheet, then transfer to a rack to finish cooling.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 30
Serving Size: 1

Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 25
Total Fat: 2g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 12mg
Sodium: 22mg

Nutrition information isn’t always accurate

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