Christmas M&M Cookies

Name: Christmas M&M Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature); 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed ); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 eggs (large ); 1 1/2 cups Christmas M&M's (red and green); 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Looking for a festive treat that's simple and fun to make? These Christmas M&M Cookies are a hit with the whole family-chewy, colorful, and totally irresistible. Perfect for holiday baking with the kids or just when you want something bright and sweet.

A batch of Christmas M&M cookies, some stacked neatly on a wooden serving board and others scattered on the surface around it.

These cookies are especially popular during festive times like Christmas or holiday cookie swaps, but they're cheerful and easy enough to bake anytime you're craving a fun dessert.

Inspired by my favorite cookie recipes on this site, these M&M cookies go great with my soft and chewy Buttery Pecan Cookies, adding a crunchy, festive contrast to your holiday cookie lineup.

Ingredients

All-purpose flour gives the cookies structure and a soft, chewy texture.
Baking soda helps the cookies rise and spread properly.
Salt balances the sweetness and enhances the flavor.
Unsalted butter softened adds richness and creates a tender texture.
Granulated sugar makes the cookies sweet with crisp edges.
Brown sugar packed adds caramel flavor and keeps the cookies soft.
Vanilla extract brings a warm depth of flavor to the dough.
Eggs hold the ingredients together and add richness.
Red and green Christmas-themed M&M's make the cookies colorful and festive.
Semi-sweet chocolate chips add extra chocolate flavor to every bite.

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How to Make Christmas M&M Cookies

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

A bowl filled with cookie ingredients, ready to be mixed together.

In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Cookie dough mixture in a bowl with ingredient on the side.

Mix in the vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

A bowl containing cookie mixture for Christmas M&M cookies.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Cookie dough mixture in a bowl with a spatula resting on the side.

Stir in the Christmas M&M's and chocolate chips.

Scooped portions of Christmas M&M cookie dough lined up on a parchment paper-covered baking sheet, ready to bake.

Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers still look soft.

Freshly baked Christmas M&M cookies cooling on a wire rack.

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serve and enjoy with milk or your favorite holiday drink.

Hint: For extra cheer, try sprinkling a few extra M&M's on top before baking-so colorful and fun.

Substitutions & Variations

Gluten-free: Use a 1-for-1 gluten-free baking flour.
Nut-free: Stick to the base recipe and skip any extra nuts.
Half-and-half: Use half M&M's and half colorful sprinkles.
Add-ons: Swap chocolate chips for white chips or chopped nuts if you prefer.

💭Crucial Success Tips

Make sure not to overbake! Remove cookies when the centers still look soft-they'll firm up as they cool and stay chewy.

FAQ

Can I use regular M&M's instead of Christmas colors?

Yes, any color M&M's will work, but the red and green make them festive for the holidays.

Do I need to chill the dough before baking?

No, you can bake these right away, but chilling for 30 minutes can make the cookies thicker and chewier.

Can I use margarine instead of butter?

Butter is best for flavor and texture, but margarine can be used if that's what you have on hand.

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Tina

Christmas M&M Cookies

These Christmas M&M Cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with festive red and green candies, making them the perfect holiday dessert or snack to share with family and friends.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Cool Time 5

Total Time 32

Servings: 36 cookies

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 220

Ingredients Method

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 eggs large
1 ½ cups Christmas M&M's red and green
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Stir in the Christmas M&M's and chocolate chips.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers still look soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy with milk or your favorite holiday drink.

How to Store Christmas M&M Cookies

Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. If you chilled or froze dough, bake fresh and store similarly. Thawed cookies stay tasty for up to a week.