“In the beginning, the Lord created chocolate, and he saw that it was good. Then he separated the light from the dark, and it was better.” ~Anonymous

There are days that require chocolate, and then there are double-chocolate days. This past month I have had one too many double-chocolate days. And as much as I love chocolate, I’m craving normalcy. My job has taken precedence over friends, family, fun, and Tivo (among other things). Thank goodness the new season of Glee has not started, because that is where I’d draw the line!

These M&M cookies are great for a double-chocolate day and perfect for the Flavor of the Month theme for February… “Chocolate”. Do you like how these cookies coordinate with my new blog design? I saw the pink M&M cookies Jen at Beantown Baker made awhile back. She got the recipe from Michelle at One Ordinary Day, and now I’m passing it on. That’s why I love food blogging – it’s a community linked together by a common passion – food! 

The specialty color palette M&Ms are pricey, but I couldn’t pass these up.  The cookies were good and a nice change from traditional M&M cookies. Next time around, I think I might try adding M&Ms to the Giant Toffee Cookies (hold the toffee) that I made from Bon Appetit. Those are more brownie-like. These are more cookie-like. Has anyone tasted the coconut M&Ms? I bet these would taste great with the new coconut M&Ms ~ perfect color option for St.Patrick’s Day! Let me know if you try them.

The redesign of my blog has been a long process. About a month ago, I contacted Jen, my cyber-space angel, at Swank Web Style Design Studio. I had started the process back in October, with a different designer. It was only supposed to take a few weeks… By January I was still waiting for things to be finished and a bit frustrated. Jen was a God-send. I am so thankful to have found a designer with the ability to take what I envisioned and give it life. She is efficient, responsive, and knows the ins and outs of the Wordpress platform. If you use Wordpress, or are considering switching over, make sure your web designer knows it well. The most important feature I wanted was  a way to categorize and list my recipes, with a photo for each. (I still need to go back and update a few posts so that the pictures show.) I’m beginning to go back and make printable recipes so that each recipe has a print link.  Jen also updated my Twitter page to coordinate with my blog, and she’s now working on business cards and Grin and Bake It stickers. I am thrilled with the design and am so thankful for her creativity and expertise.

Want more chocolate? Go check out everyone who has linked up to the Flavor of the Month post at Bakeat350.

Double-Chocolate M&M Cookies    (From One Ordinary Day)

Printable Recipe

2 c. all-purpose flour

3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1 c. unsalted butter

2/3 c. granulated sugar

2/3 c. packed light brown sugar

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 large eggs

1 c. m&m candies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.  Whisk to combine and set aside.

Beat butter, sugars, and vanilla in large mixing bowl until creamy.  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Gradually beat in flour mixture in two or three additions.  Mixture will be quite thick.  Stir in m&m pieces with a wooden spoon.  Drop by large rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets.  Bake for 9 minutes.  Cool on baking sheet for 1 minute, then transfer to wire cooking rack.

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