Chocolate M&M Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup salted butter (2 sticks).
02 - 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar.
03 - 2 large eggs.
04 - 1/2 cup cocoa powder.
05 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour.
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt.
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder.
08 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
09 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
10 - 1 cup M&M's, divided.

# Instructions:

01 - Heat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, then almond extract.
03 - Mix in cocoa powder until blended. Add flour, salt, and baking powder just until combined.
04 - Stir in chocolate chips and 1/2 cup M&Ms.
05 - Divide into 12 balls, place on sheets, flatten slightly. Top with remaining M&Ms.
06 - Bake 13-16 minutes. Cool on pan 10 minutes before moving to rack.

# Notes:

01 - Makes large, bakery-style cookies perfect for Valentine's Day.

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