Have you tried Nutella Hazelnut M&Ms? They shine in these Thick & Chewy Chocolate M&M Cookies. These triple-chocolate cookies are satisfyingly thick and chewy, combining milk chocolate chips with Nutella M&Ms for an indulgent chocolate + hazelnut flavor. If you don’t have the Nutella variety, any M&Ms will work.
Perfect for chocolate lovers. For an extra treat, serve the cookies with a dip such as a Nutella dessert dip. These cookies pair well with many other chocolate desserts like Nutella cheesecake bars and M&M-based treats.
Why We Love These Thick & Chewy Chocolate M&M Cookies
The mix of milk chocolate chips and hazelnut M&Ms creates three layers of chocolate flavor: cocoa in the dough, milk chocolate chips, and crunchy candy shells with hazelnut filling. The result is rich, chocolate-forward cookies with a satisfying chewy texture.
They’re best a few minutes out of the oven, when the chips and M&Ms are still gooey. The contrast of melting chocolate and crunchy candy shell gives each bite a delightful texture and flavor contrast.
Even if you can’t find hazelnut M&Ms, classic M&Ms or other special varieties like fudge brownie M&Ms will still produce excellent cookies. This recipe is versatile and forgiving — a great base for experimenting with different chocolates and mix-ins.
Cookies are one of the easiest ways to share a smile. This recipe is straightforward, adaptable, and perfect for gifting, parties, or whenever you want a reliable, chocolatey treat. You can modify it for dietary needs or swap ingredients to suit your taste.
Ingredients You Need
Chocolate Nutella M&M Cookies
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup M&Ms (we used Hazelnut / Nutella; reserve some to press on top if desired)
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips (reserve a few for topping)
How to Make Chocolate Nutella M&M Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use an ungreased sheet.
- In a mixer, beat together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla until just combined.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Beat until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the milk chocolate chips and M&Ms.
- Using a medium scoop (heaping 1 1/2 tablespoons), form dough balls and place them on the baking sheet. Press a few extra chips or M&Ms on top of each cookie if desired.
- Bake for 12 minutes. Cookies will look slightly underdone in the center but will firm up as they cool. Adjust baking time slightly for larger or smaller cookies.
- Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
These cookies are versatile and nearly impossible to resist. They make a great base for variations — add nuts, use dark chocolate chips, or try different flavored M&Ms. A little chocolate can lift any occasion, so give this recipe a try and enjoy warm, chewy, chocolatey cookies.
More Nutella & Chocolate Desserts You’ll Adore
- Ultimate Chocolate Cookies
- M&M Cookie Bars
- Nutella & Coconut Cheesecake Brownies
- Chocolate Fudge White Chocolate Chip Cookies – Vegan & GF Options
- Mega Quadruple Chocolate Cookies
- Valentine’s Day M&M Cookies
Thick & Chewy Chocolate M&M Cookies
Kim Lange
These triple-chocolate cookies are thick and chewy, packed with milk chocolate chips and Nutella M&Ms for a rich chocolate and hazelnut experience.
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted & cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup M&Ms (Hazelnut/Nutella recommended)
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or leave ungreased.
- Beat together the melted butter and sugars until combined.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla until just blended.
- Add flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; beat to form a soft dough.
- Fold in chocolate chips and M&Ms. Scoop dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon portions and roll into balls. Press a few extra chips or M&Ms on top if you like.
- Bake 12 minutes. Let cookies rest on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool.
