Perfect Christmas M&M Cookies Recipe for Easy Holiday Baking
These festive cookies are quick and easy to make, featuring crispy edges, soft centers, and bursts of chocolatey goodness with colorful Christmas M&Ms. Perfect for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (200g) Christmas M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar, and 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup (200g) Christmas M&Ms. Save a handful of M&Ms to press into the tops of the cookies later.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Press a few of the reserved M&Ms onto the tops of each cookie for extra festive flair.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will look slightly underbaked.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Notes
[‘Don’t overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.’, ‘Use room temperature ingredients for better texture.’, ‘Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.’, ‘Don’t overbake; remove cookies when edges are lightly golden.’, ‘Use high-quality chocolate chips and fresh M&Ms for the best flavor.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 2
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday baking, M&M cookies, chocolate chip cookies, festive cookies, easy holiday recipe