Christmas M&M Cookies Anyone Can Make
M&M cookies for Christmas are the ultimate no-stress holiday treat. They’re soft, chewy, and packed with the perfect mix of crunchy M&Ms and gooey chocolate chips. With their soft centers and crisp edges, these cookies are a hit every time. They’re foolproof and come together in just 30 minutes, making them ideal for busy schedules and last-minute holiday baking. These cookies bring joy to your kitchen without adding any extra hassle!
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups Christmas M&M's red and green
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 °F and line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. This makes cleanup a breeze and keeps your cookies from sticking.
- Grab a medium bowl and whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this aside—it’ll be ready to mix in later.
- Beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Once the dough comes together, gently fold in your festive Christmas M&Ms and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Space them about 2 inches apart to give them room to spread. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- To keep the M&Ms from cracking in the oven, freeze them before adding to the dough. Mini M&Ms are another great option since their smaller size makes cracking less likely. For that extra festive touch, press a few more M&Ms on top of each cookie as soon as they come out of the oven.
- Gently mixing the dough until just combined keeps the cookies thick, soft, and chewy. It’s a foolproof way to avoid ending up with flat or crispy cookies.
- If the dough feels too soft or sticky, a quick 30-minute chill in the fridge will help. This simple step ensures your cookies bake up beautifully and don’t spread too much in the oven.
- If your cookies bake into uneven shapes, don’t stress. Grab a round cookie cutter or the rim of a jar, place it around the warm cookie, and gently shape it into a perfect circle.
- These cookies aren’t just for Christmas. Swap out the red and green M&Ms for colors that match other holidays or events to make them work all year long.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 193IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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