Festive Christmas M&M Cookies
The holidays call for something fun, cheerful, and of course, sweet - and these Christmas M&M Cookies deliver all three. With their soft centers, slightly crisp edges, and bursts of red and green chocolate candies, they’re a cookie platter favorite. Whether you’re baking for a cookie swap, leaving treats for Santa, or simply enjoying a baking day at home, these cookies add a festive touch to the season.
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 packed brown sugar
- 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 oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add vanilla and then eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in M&M’s and chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers look slightly soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Notes
Chill the Dough (Optional): If your kitchen is warm, chilling the dough for 30 minutes helps the cookies hold their shape.
Extra Festive Look: Press a few extra M&M’s on top of the cookies right before baking for picture-perfect cookies.
Batch Baking: Use two baking sheets so you can rotate batches in and out of the oven without waiting.
Avoid Overbaking: Remove the cookies when the centers look just set. They’ll firm up as they cool.