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Chewy Chocolate Smartie Cookies

Published: Jul 26, 2010 · Updated: Jul 3, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Chewy Chocolate Smartie Cookies
Chewy Chocolate Smartie Cookies
Chewy Chocolate Smartie Cookies
Chewy Chocolate Smartie Cookies

These Smartie Cookies are irresistibly fun –  soft and chewy in the middle, a touch crispy on the outside, and dotted with colorful Smarties candies. Perfect for kids, or just those of us that are kids at hearts. And they couldn’t be easier to make!

Chewy chocolate smartie cookies

I love these chewy chocolate smartie cookies. They are just so much fun.  I adore the brightly colored smarties, and how they contrast with the decadent dark chocolate cookies.

The cookies have an addictive chewy texture (which is even more wonderful when they are slightly warm), making it hard to stop at just one cookie.

These gorgeous cookies are perfect for children and big kids alike. They illicit big smiles when they see the colorful cookies, and those smiles only widen when they eat them.

Chocolate smartie cookies

These smartie cookies are:

  • Soft & chewy
  • Indulgent & chocolatey
  • Super easy to make in just 20 minutes!
  • A fun and easy recipe to make with kids.

I adapted this recipe from the chewy chocolate cookie recipe found in 500 cookies – the only cookie compendium you’ll ever need by Philippa Vanstone. If you’re a cookie addict like me, you should totally pick up this cookbook.

What are Smarties candies?

Smarties are a candy made by Nestle. They are small chocolate candies, covered in a colored candy coating. They are very popular in the UK and Canada, but not distributed in the US (where you might be familiar with another candy of the same name.)

Nestle’s smartie candies are similar to M&Ms. So if you can’t find the real thing, that’s a good substitute. You can also get them online here.

Tips for Making Smartie Cookies

  • If you ‘re in the US and can’t get your hands on the real Smarties candies, you can order them online here. Or feel free to substitute M&Ms, which will give a similar result.
  • To melt the chocolate in your microwave, simply add it to a microwave safe bowl and cook in 30 second increments, stirring as you go, until melted.
  • Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. If you transfer them while hot, the rack will leave marks on your cookies!
  • If you want to try making a vegan version of these cookies, you can substitute coconut oil for the butter and flax eggs for the eggs. Be sure to grab my free cheat sheet for a list of easy vegan baking substitutions. I can’t vouch for the vegan friendliness of the candies themselves, so check the labels.

And if you want more incredible chocolate cookie recipes, be sure to check out a few of these:

  • Quadruple Chocolate Cookies 
  • Smoked Sea Salt Chocolate Cookies 
  • Chocolate Orange Cookies 
Chewy Chocolate Smartie Cookies

Chewy Chocolate Smartie Cookies

These Smartie Cookies are irresistibly fun -  soft and chewy in the middle, a touch crispy on the outside, and dotted with colorful Smarties candies. Perfect for kids, or just those of us that are kids at hearts. And they couldn't be easier to make! 
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, British, vegetarian
Keyword: chocolate smartie cookies, how to make smartie cookies, smartie cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Calories: 396kcal
Author: Delicious Everyday
12 cookies

Ingredients

  • 150 g dark chocolate broken into pieces
  • 1/4 cup butter 50 g, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour 50 g
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup caster sugar 250 g
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 100 g dark chocolate chopped
  • 340 g bag of smarties
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Special Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheet

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
  • Melt the chocolate pieces and butter in the microwave or in a saucepan on the stove top, and allow to cool.
  • With an electric mixer, beat together the eggs, sugar and vanilla essence until thick and pale.
  • Pour the melted chocolate into the beaten eggs and sugar and stir through.
  • Sift in the flour and baking powder, and stir through before adding the chopped chocolate and mix until well combined.
  • Using an ice cream scoop, scoop the mixture onto the lined baking trays.  Without flattening the mixture too much, press smarties into the top of the cookies.
  • Bake in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes and cool on the tray before transferring to a cooling rack.  Note: If you put the cookies onto the cooling rack while hot they will become marked by the wires from the rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 226IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 3mg
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  1. Arfi says

    December 21, 2013 at 5:07 am

    I’m going to make these for my son’s birthday goodie bags for his friends to take home. I’m sure I’ll see twinkles in their eyes 🙂 Thanks for posting this!

    Reply
  2. shannon says

    October 15, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    Chewy Chocolate Smartie Cookies – is this recipe correct. the amount of plain flour does not seem correct – 50g of plain flour is not enough to make a thick cookie dough. The amount of caster sugar – 250g seems excessive. Should it be 250g of plain flour and 50g of caster sugar?
    If this is so, should there be more baking powder?

    Reply
    • shannon says

      October 15, 2012 at 8:39 pm

      i saw a post stating that the recipe only calls for 50g of flour however when i make it the mixture was extremely thin – runny (almost a watery texture) in fact. So I added another 200g of flour and another teaspoon of baking powder and they turned out ok.

      If the mix is runny how do they stay on the baking tray without spreading all over the tray and turning into one big biscuit on the tray?

      Reply
      • shannon says

        October 15, 2012 at 8:42 pm

        also they did taste yum and chewy which is fantastic, but were probably a little sweet – too sugary??? so I’m wondering if it should be 50g of caster sugar and 250g flour?

    • Jennifer says

      October 15, 2012 at 9:13 pm

      Hi Shannon,

      The recipe is correct. The key to these cookies is to whisk the sugar and the eggs until very thick and pale. If they are not whipped enough the cookies will be runny, so make sure the mixture forms thick cream ribbons. Then add the chocolate and flour which will thicken the mixture.

      And yes, they were very chewy, thanks to the amount of sugar and small amount of flour. They didn’t taste too sugary as the bitterness of the dark chocolate helps counteract that.

      Anyway, I hope that all helps. Let me know if you have any other questions 😀

      Reply
  3. vievey84 says

    August 24, 2011 at 9:44 am

    These cookies are just amazing! I followed the recipe and they turned out perfectly, really chocolatey and soft. They look so colourful and cute too, they were a big hit – it broke my heart to share them!
    My recent post Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes

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    • delicieux says

      August 24, 2011 at 12:19 pm

      Hi Vievey! 😀 Thank you so much for your kind comments, I am so glad you enjoyed them. They are a favourite in our house.

      Reply
  4. olivia says

    July 13, 2011 at 3:56 pm

    i made these biscuits and they are wonderful! the consistency and textures are superb!

    Reply
  5. delicieux says

    October 11, 2010 at 12:07 pm

    Good luck with your math project. Let me know how you go!

    Reply
  6. Giorgi says

    October 11, 2010 at 1:04 am

    I love these cookies I am making them for my math project

    Reply
  7. angy says

    August 11, 2010 at 3:34 am

    Très jolis biscuits !!! merci pour ta visite et ton commentaire sur mon blog
    amicalement
    angy
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    Reply
  8. @dulektable says

    August 06, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    I tried this recipe today, but the dough consistency was way too thin for cookies. Does the recipe really only call for fifty grams of flour?

    Reply
    • delicieux says

      August 06, 2010 at 2:00 pm

      Hi, yes, the recipe only calls for 50g of flour.

      Did you make sure the butter and sugar were well creamed before adding the chocolate and flour and chocolate chunks? The batter for the cookies is very thin, but it's fine when cooked. Just make sure you don't press the cookies down too much before baking as due to the thin consistency they spread a lot in the oven.

      Reply
  9. Jess says

    August 01, 2010 at 5:25 pm

    I was planning on having a baking day with my 6-year-old niece next weekend, and methinks these cookies will definitely have to be one of the recipes we do. Particularly given her unparalleled love of Smarties…

    Reply
    • delicieux says

      August 02, 2010 at 9:22 am

      Let me know how you go with the cookies. I hope they are a hit. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Linda V says

    July 28, 2010 at 7:53 pm

    My kids would just adore these.
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    Reply
  11. Emma @CakeMistress says

    July 28, 2010 at 12:36 am

    They'd go down so well at a kid's party or bake stall. So vibrant! Sold on the chewy texture too. Chewy beats crunchy anyday.
    My recent post It’s My Birthday! Gratuitous Cake Photos

    Reply
  12. Not Quite Nigella says

    July 27, 2010 at 10:55 pm

    Oooh these are so pretty and colourful! I would imagine that these would be an instant hit with the kids (and adults 😉 )
    My recent post The Tea Room’s Fabulous Scone Recipe!

    Reply
  13. [email protected] says

    July 27, 2010 at 6:47 pm

    They look so cute. And chewy ? did you say chewy ? I love chewy cookies. I just thought I was on a diet. I guess I was dreaming !!

    Reply
    • delicieux says

      July 27, 2010 at 8:50 am

      Yes, they are chewy chocolate cookies. I warn you, they are addictive.

      Reply
  14. Joanna says

    July 28, 2010 at 5:21 am

    I would like one of those. No!! Actually I would like two. Or maybe nor. I would like all of them 🙂

    Reply
  15. Christine says

    July 27, 2010 at 11:11 am

    These cookies would definitely win the hearts of kids. 🙂
    My recent post Chocolate Ganache and Strawberry Tarts

    Reply
  16. oneordinaryday says

    July 26, 2010 at 9:35 pm

    My kids would love these. They're so colorful and fun!
    I notice you use commentluv and wondered if it's difficult to add to your blog…
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  17. delicieux says

    July 27, 2010 at 7:08 am

    Hi :). Commentluv is easy to add. I actually use it as part of the intense debate comment plugin where you can turn on commentluv as an option with that.

    Reply
  18. Jennifer says

    July 26, 2010 at 10:19 pm

    Oh these are so darn cute! The smarties bring me back to my childhood!
    My recent post Cheesecake Panna Cotta with Wild Blueberry Ginger Sauce

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