How does this compare with regular M&M's?

The center is dark chocolate at 50% cacao instead of milk chocolate, so it tastes less sweet and slightly bittersweet. The shell and size are the same as the classic candy.

Is this good for baking?

Yes. The candy shell keeps the pieces intact in cookies and brownies, and they work as a topping on cakes and ice cream.

How dark is the chocolate?

It is 50% cacao, a medium-dark chocolate. Expect a mild bittersweet note, not the intensity of 70% or higher dark chocolate.

Yes, the bag has a resealable closure to keep the candy fresh after opening.

Is it suitable for people who avoid milk chocolate?

The center is dark chocolate, but check the ingredient label if you avoid dairy entirely, since the shell and recipe may still contain milk.

Where is the M&M's 50% Cacao Dark Chocolate Candy - 18 oz Bag cheapest?

At Walmart, for $22.98, as of our latest check.

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Our take on the M&M's 50% Cacao Dark Chocolate Candy - 18 oz Bag

M&M's Dark Chocolate is the dark-chocolate version of the classic candy: a dark chocolate center inside a hard, colorful sugar shell. The 50% cacao center is noticeably less sweet than the milk chocolate original, with a mild bittersweet edge. The crunchy shell keeps hands clean and the pieces hold up in baking and in a candy bowl. It suits dark chocolate fans and anyone who finds regular M&M's too sweet; the trade-off is a less creamy, more intense bite than milk chocolate M&M's.

Best forDark chocolate fansCandy bowls and partiesBaking and dessert toppingSharing from a resealable bag

Pros

Dark chocolate center with a real bittersweet note
Crunchy shell keeps hands clean
Holds shape in cookies and baking
Resealable bag keeps pieces fresh
Bite-size pieces are easy to portion

Cons

Less creamy than milk chocolate M&M's
Shell sweetness clashes with the dark center for some
Dark chocolate flavor is mild, not deep
Easy to overeat from a large bag

M&M's 50% Cacao Dark Chocolate Candy - 18 oz Bag prices at every store

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What reviewers say

Buyers who like dark chocolate call these a good middle ground: less sweet than the milk chocolate version but still crunchy and familiar. Some find the shell too sweet against the dark center and want a deeper cocoa flavor.

What people mention

SweetnessMixedBuyers say the dark center is less sweet than the original, but the sugar shell still reads sweet.
Chocolate flavorMixedSome want a deeper, more intense cocoa taste than the 50% cacao center delivers.
TexturePraisedThe hard shell and firm center give a clean, satisfying crunch.
BakingPraisedPieces hold their shape in cookies and work as a dessert topping.
FreshnessPraisedThe resealable bag keeps the candy from going stale between servings.

About the M&M's 50% Cacao Dark Chocolate Candy - 18 oz Bag

M&M's Dark Chocolate Candy has a dark chocolate center coated in a colorful, crunchy candy shell. The pieces are bite-sized. This bag is 18 oz and is made with 50% cacao dark chocolate.

The candies can be eaten straight from the bag, shared, or poured into a candy bowl. They can also be used in baking to add dark chocolate flavor, or as a topping on desserts. The bag is resealable to help keep the candy fresh.

Brand: M&M'S
Size: 18 oz bag
Type: Dark chocolate candy
Cacao: 50%
Filling: Dark chocolate center with a crunchy candy shell
Packaging: Resealable bag

Specifications

size: 18 ozSource

Questions and answers

How does this compare with regular M&M's?: The center is dark chocolate at 50% cacao instead of milk chocolate, so it tastes less sweet and slightly bittersweet. The shell and size are the same as the classic candy.
Is this good for baking?: Yes. The candy shell keeps the pieces intact in cookies and brownies, and they work as a topping on cakes and ice cream.
How dark is the chocolate?: It is 50% cacao, a medium-dark chocolate. Expect a mild bittersweet note, not the intensity of 70% or higher dark chocolate.
Does the bag reseal?: Yes, the bag has a resealable closure to keep the candy fresh after opening.
Is it suitable for people who avoid milk chocolate?: The center is dark chocolate, but check the ingredient label if you avoid dairy entirely, since the shell and recipe may still contain milk.
Where is the M&M's 50% Cacao Dark Chocolate Candy - 18 oz Bag cheapest?: At Walmart, for $22.98, as of our latest check.