
It wouldn’t be a holiday until I create a recipe with seasonal candy, like these Chocolate Cherry M&M Thumbprint Cookies. As much as I love M&M cookies, I was getting tired of the typical recipes where you simply stir M&Ms into the batter and call it a night. Nothing wrong with that, but I wanted something new. I can think of a thousand recipes with Hershey’s Kisses and Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, but M&Ms? Finally, I thought of doing thumbprints with Valentine’s Day Cherry M&Ms – chocolate thumbprint cookies rolled in chopped cherry M&Ms then topped with vanilla icing and a whole M&M.

I consider thumbprints fun cookies because you can change the color of what you roll them in and the icing to match any season. Instead of rolling the dough in nuts or sprinkles, I chopped up cherry M&Ms I found for Valentine’s Day. If the M&Ms don’t stick when rolling, flatten the cookies as directed then go back and press in a few pieces yourself.

Chocolate is a very versatile flavor, so if cherry M&Ms aren’t available or you simply prefer another flavor, this recipe works with M&M – plain, peanut, mint, raspberry, peanut butter, peppermint. The possibilities are endless.

Easy chocolate thumbprint cookies filled with vanilla cream and topped with cherry M&M candyChocolate Cherry M&M Thumbprint Cookies
Ingredients
Vanilla Filling
Instructions
Source: Adapted from Hershey’s Make It Chocolate Cookbook
If you liked these Chocolate Cherry M&M Thumbprint Cookies, then you may like these similar recipes:
From me:
- White Chocolate Candy Corn M&M Cookies (substitute cherry M&Ms for the season)
- No-Bake Fudgy Peppermint Cathedral Cookies (substitute cherry M&Ms and regular mini marshmallows for the season)
- Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Thumbprints
From other bloggers:
- Butter and Jam Thumbprints from Jen’s Favorite Cookies
- Turtle Thumbprint Cookies from The Kitchen Is My Playground
- Fluffernutter Thumbprint Cookies from Taste As You Go
Jen @JuanitasCocina says
Oh em gee. I have some M&M’s!
Carla says
Well what are you waiting for? ;)
Renee says
What a nice new blog design! Great cookies too. m&M’s are a major weakness for me. I love them in cookies.
Carla says
Thanks Renee! I could eat a whole bag if I’m not careful.
Jen @ Jen's Favorite Cookies says
Thanks for the mention, Carla! These cookies are so cute!
Carla says
You’re welcome!
Michelle @ Taste As You Go says
Thanks for mentioning my fluffernutter thumbprint cookies! Your thumbprint cookies sound positively sinful and perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Carla says
You’re welcome! I need to give them a try. Love peanut butter and toasted marshmallow.
Michelle @ Taste As You Go says
My mother-in-law wound up putting a Hershey kiss in the middle of the marshmallow after baking these for a church bake sale. My original version was a twist on the Fluffernutter sandwich. She took it to a whole new level by putting a twist on the S’More. Love!
Carla says
Love smores! Funny – I just did Smores Blossom Cookies recently https://www.chocolatemoosey.com/2013/02/03/smores-blossom-cookies-for-sundaysupper-superbowl-party/
[email protected] says
These look delicious! I’ve never even seen cherry M&Ms before so I guess I need to get out more, huh?
Carla says
I’m always looking at seasonal candy! I got them at Walmart, but Target usually has them too.
Angie @ Big Bear's Wife says
How Pretty!
Carla says
Thanks Angie!
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
Carla, these look wonderful. I love everything about them. Your site looks nice; love the update.
Carla says
Thanks Jennie!
Linda | The Urban Mrs says
Awww those cookies look so cute as button, definitely a lovely treat for Valentine’s Day. :)
Carla says
They sure are! Thanks Linda.
Cyndi says
These look great! I think these would be great at Christmas! Totally Pinning them!
Carla says
Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Any Day ;) You can change the M&M flavor/color and have them every holiday! Thanks Cyndi.
rona chiera says
So yummy to look at, i want to call them-smash n grabs
nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says
these are lovely. Perfect for VALENTINE’s. I have some Cherry M&M’s too!
Jersey Girl Cooks says
Such adorable cookies! And i love your design update!