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Chocolate Cake Mix M&Ms Cookies

These Chocolate Cake Mix M&Ms Cookies are a fun, easy treat bursting with chocolatey flavor and colorful crunch!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:
  • 1 box Devil's Food chocolate cake mix (15.25-ounce)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups M&Ms plus more for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies will bake evenly.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Baking Sheet - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup a breeze.
  3. Step 3: Mix the Ingredients - In a mixing bowl, combine the Devil's Food chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable or canola oil, and vanilla extract. Use a spatula to mix until well combined into a thick dough.
  4. Step 4: Add the M&Ms - Gently fold in the M&Ms until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough. Reserve some for topping if desired.
  5. Step 5: Scoop the Dough - Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
  6. Step 6: Add More M&Ms - Press reserved M&Ms into the tops of each dough ball for added visual appeal and crunch.
  7. Step 7: Bake the Cookies - Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
  8. Step 8: Cool and Enjoy - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For a nutty addition, try adding chopped walnuts or pecans.
  • Mix in chocolate chips for an extra chocolatey treat.
  • Incorporate peanut butter for a rich flavor.
  • Use mint-flavored M&Ms for a festive twist.