M&M Christmas Cookies

If you’re looking for a no-fuss Christmas baking that everyone will love, these Christmas cookies are it. They start with a soft, chewy chocolate chip base and get a holiday upgrade with lots of Christmas M&M’s. A simple addition that turns an everyday favorite into a great Christmas cookie tray addition.

I really like the texture of these cookies. Pull them from the oven while the centers are still a little soft, and they’ll set up just right on the pan. They stay tender and chewy for days while also getting a little crunch from the M&M shells. 

Perfect for Christmas cookie swaps or as Christmas treats to make with kids. If you’re after easy Christmas desserts that don’t take all day in the kitchen, this is a Christmas recipe one you’ll come back to again and again.

Let’s make some holiday cookies!

Ingredients

• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1½ cups red and green M&M’s
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps to Make M&M Christmas Cookies

1. Heat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.

3. Beat butter and both sugars with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

4. Add vanilla and eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

5. Gradually mix in flour mixture until just combined – don’t overmix.

6. Gently fold in M&M’s and chocolate chips.

7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.

8. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers still look soft.

9. Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.

Makes 24-36 cookies depending on size

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