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Chocolate M&M Cake Mix Cookies Recipe! (4 Ingredients)

December 15, 2014 By Heidi 9 Comments

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This easy 4 ingredient Chocolate M&M Cake Mix Cookies Recipe serves up tasty fun M&M cake mix cookie magic every time!

Then… be sure to also try making these tantalizing Reese’s Pieces Chocolate Cookies!

Chocolate M&M Cake Mix Cookies Recipe

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Chocolate M&M Cake Mix Cookies Recipe

There’s nothing easier than baking up a batch of Cake Mix Cookies – and this Chocolate M&M Cake Mix Cookies Recipe is as simple as it gets!  And just like magic, they’ll vanish before your eyes! 🙂

I love chocolate magic!

Khemrajie writes: “So yummy and easy to make. Will definitely be making again!”

When you’re craving some fresh baked cookies and you don’t want to hassle with 10 – 15 ingredients, Easy Cookie Recipes are the only way to go.

This 4 ingredient Chocolate M&M Cookie made with cake mix really is the perfect cookie baking shortcut.

Plus, with just 4 ingredients, it’s really easy to have everything on hand to satisfy all those sweet tooth cravings!

Here’s what you’ll need to get these tantalizing chocolate M&M cookies started…

Related: 89 Easy Cake Mix Cookie Recipes

Chocolate M&M Cookies Recipe

Chocolate M&M Cake Mix Cookies Ingredients

It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Chocolate M&M Cake Mix Cookies!

  • Cake Mix
  • M&M Minis
  • Butter – Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil can be substituted.
  • Eggs

You know this cookie recipe is going to be easy when you only need 4 ingredients!

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How to Make Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies with M&M’s

It’s actually SO easy to make Chocolate M&M Cake Mix Cookies!  Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Start by mixing together the Cake Mix, Butter & Eggs until well combined.

2. Then stir in the M&M’s.

3. Chill your dough in the refrigerator.

4. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.

5. When the dough has finished chilling, roll your cookie dough into balls, and place them on the parchment paper lined baking sheets.

6. Bake your cookies in the oven per the instructions on the below recipe card.

7. Once done baking, allow the cookies to cool before serving.

Finally… grab a cookie & devour it!!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Chocolate M&M Cookies

Make Ahead Tips

These cake mix cookies are SO easy to prep ahead of time!

The chocolate M&M cookie dough can be made ahead of time, then stored covered in the refrigerator up to 2 days prior to baking.

How to Store Chocolate M&M Cake Mix Cookies

After baked, you can store these scrumptious Chocolate M&M cake mix cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Chocolate M&M Cake Mix Cookies Recipe

Chocolate M&M Cookie Reviews

What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Chocolate M&M Cookies Recipe…

Paige writes: “Tastes like Great American Cookie Company.”

Fenae writes: “Easy and delicious!”

Khemrajie writes: “So yummy and easy to make. Will definitely be making again!”

Morgan writes: “I used a whole bag of Mini M&M’s. :)”

Erika writes: “Tastes like Great American Cookie Company”

Sarah writes: “Even good with Reese’s peanut butter chocolate chips.”

Rachel writes: “I added mini chocolate chips and drizzled chocolate on top, soooo good it taste like a fudge round mmmmm.”


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Chocolate M&M Cookies Recipe!

This easy Chocolate M&M Cake Mix Cookies Recipe serves up tasty fun M&M cookie magic every time!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time7 minutes mins
Chill Time2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs 22 minutes mins
Servings: 30 cookies
Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

  • 13.25 oz. Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix
  • 1/3 cup Melted Butter (Vegetable or Canola Oil can be substituted)
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 9.4 ounces Mini M&M’s (about 1 1/4 cups)

Instructions

  • Combine Cake Mix, Melted Butter (or oil), and Eggs in large mixing bowl, and mix with hand mixer or stand mixer until well combined.
  • Stir in Mini M&M’s with large wooden spoon.
  • Cover dough and chill in refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • After dough has chilled, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Roll cookie dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon sized rounded balls and transfer to cookie sheet.
  • Bake on center oven rack for 7 - 13 minutes, or until done. (Note: Bake on the shorter end of the time range for non-stick cookie sheets & longer end of the time range for aluminum cookie sheets.)
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool on cookie sheets for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer cookies to wire racks to finish cooling, and ENJOY!

Notes

When it comes to Cake Mix Cookies, salted or unsalted butter can be used, as the cake mix will have a little salt in it.  However, I've found that salted butter will result in superior flavor.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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    • Sarah says

      October 4, 2021 at 7:51 am

      Do you have to chill the dough before baking?

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        October 4, 2021 at 12:03 pm

        Hi Sarah… yes, the dough will be much easier to work with if you chill it for 45 minutes – 1 hour prior to baking. 🙂

        Reply
    • monica says

      July 22, 2021 at 3:55 am

      I made these kinda mine were made with white chic and semi sweet mini chic chip! Came out great thank you.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        October 4, 2021 at 12:07 pm

        You’re very welcome, Monica… those sound like some delicious modifications, too! 🙂

        Reply
    • Ren says

      March 28, 2018 at 11:52 pm

      Can these cookies be frozen after they are made to keep for when they are needed? Or how.long can they keep in fridge?

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        December 14, 2018 at 11:22 am

        Same question.

        Reply
        • Heidi says

          December 26, 2018 at 6:57 pm

          I haven’t tried freezing them after baking them, but I do know that cake mix cookie dough freezes great! You can learn more about How to Freeze Cake Mix Cookie Dough here: https://thefrugalgirls.com/2016/04/how-to-freeze-cake-mix-cookies.html

          If you try freezing them after baking, let me know how they turn out!

          Reply
    • Ren says

      March 28, 2018 at 11:50 pm

      Can these cookies be frozen after they are made to keep for longer?

      Reply
    • Jo Ann says

      June 25, 2015 at 2:34 pm

      love the recipes and ideas

      Reply

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