Preheat oven to 350℉. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a medium bowl combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to mix and set aside.
2¼ cups Flour, ⅔ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, 1 teaspoon Baking Soda, ¼ teaspoon Salt
In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until well incorporated.
1 cup Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature, ¾ cup Sugar, ⅔ cup Packed Brown Sugar
Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract.
2 large Eggs, 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
Gently mix in the dry ingredients until incorporated. Using a cookie scoop, roll the dough into balls and place two-inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.
Gently press a few colored M&M's into each cookie ball. You may not use all of the candies.
1 bag Red White and Blue M&M candies
Bake in a 350℉ oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are set.
Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container once cooled.