Healthier Dark Chocolate M&M Cookies are dairy free with Coconut oil and organic sugar . These cookies are wonderfully textured, chewy and so tasty! Husband, granddaughter and sweet toothed daughter all approved.
Healthier Dark Chocolate M&M Cookies
Healthier Dark Chocolate M&;M Cookies
We adore chocolate chip cookies. These Healthier Dark Chocolate M&M Cookies are a nice little treat for the family. Take them along for a party, picnic or put them in a lunchbox for a bit of mid day energy.
Healthier Dark Chocolate M&M Cookies
I thought Semi Sweet dark chocolate M&Ms baking bits were healthier because of the dark chocolate. They were certainly billed that way on the package! I got them home and realized the ingredients are exactly what I warn you all to stay away from! Always read the label! I really knew better! But they were cute! I was in a hurry, and they make cute, tasty cookies! So I made them. Here’s an upgraded version of this recipe.
The coconut oil and organic sugar help digest these little dolls. Use organic eggs and flour and these cookies get even better! Your kids will love them. So will you! If you are looking for a chocolate chip cookie recipe with organic dark chocolate chips and maple syrup try my Deliciously Dark Chocolate Chip cookie Recipe.
Healthier Dark Chocolate M&M Cookies
Recipe Notes for Healthier Dark Chocolate M&M Cookies:
These are pretty easy to put together. Just follow the recipe! This recipe originally came right off the M&M package and then I changed it up a bit. Also I did NOT follow all the package directions. When I made this recipe it was really dry. The package says to chill it an hour or overnight, but we are using coconut oil which goes hard at fridge temps. So I only chilled it about 15 minutes. That was plenty! Instead of dropping the dough by spoonfuls onto the greased cookie sheet I made balls. This worked great! There was no dropping that dough off a spoon!
Healthier Dark Chocolate M&M Cookies dough formed into balls and ready to bake
Healthier Dark Chocolate M&M Cookies
These baked quick too! The package says 8 to 12 minutes depending on how crispy you like your cookies. My oven had them done perfectly in 8! And perfect they are. Just as good as they look! Soft and chewy. With those lovely pops of chocolate in every bite! So good!
Tasty with little pops of color for fun! These are a delightful treat for the lunchbox, party or snacks!
Here is the printable recipe!
Healthier Dark Chocolate M&M Cookies
Healthier Dark Chocolate M&M Cookies are dairy free with Coconut oil and organic sugar . These cookies are wonderfully textured, chewy and so tasty!
Ingredients
- 1 Cup coconut oil, melted
- 2/3 Cup brown sugar
- 2/3 Cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 TSP. vanilla
- 2 Cups flour
- 1 1/4 Tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 Tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 Cups dark chocolate M&M baking chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F
- In a stand mixer or large bowl with a whisk, combine the coconut oil, sugars, egg and vanilla
- In a separate bowl sift together the flour and salt
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet. Mixing until combined. the dough will be very thick and stiff
- Add in the M&Ms
- Chill for about 15 minutes in the fridge if needed
- Make round balls of dough, roughly 1 1/2 inches in diameter
- Place on a prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until slightly browned
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before removing them to a wire cooling rack
Nutrition Information
Yield
30Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 206Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 7mgSodium 84mgCarbohydrates 23gFiber 1gSugar 15gProtein 2g
Ashley
Saturday 11th of July 2020
There we seriously so good and 8 minutes was the perfect bake time, I added regular M&Ms and a handful of dark chocolate chips that I had on hand and it worked out well! I even cut the white sugar in half and it was just sweet enough. Thank you for the recipe!
Diane
Saturday 11th of July 2020
Hi Ashley, Thanks for the great review and your tips on this recipe. Have a great weekend!
Christine | Mid-Life Croissant
Friday 29th of January 2016
I've been doing pretty well keeping my sweet tooth at bay, Diane. Until NoW! You threw me so off base I pinned but forgot to comment. So I'm back to say these are so up my alley I'm going to splurge this weekend and make some. Thanks for linking up at Saucy Saturdays.
homemadefoodjunkie
Friday 29th of January 2016
HaHa Christine. These cookies are a great temptation. You won't be disappointed!
Christie
Friday 22nd of January 2016
I'm so trying these, I've never baked with coconut oil before!
homemadefoodjunkie
Friday 22nd of January 2016
I have been Baking with coconut oil for several years, Christie! I love it! Let me know how it goes for you!
Denise
Thursday 21st of January 2016
I need cookies in my life!
homemadefoodjunkie
Thursday 21st of January 2016
Yes you do!
Tina Marie
Wednesday 20th of January 2016
These look simply delicious! All I have to do is switch up the flour for gluten-free and I'm in business - the eating business! Yum!
homemadefoodjunkie
Wednesday 20th of January 2016
These are yummy Tina. Let me know how they turn out for you!