Christmas M&M Cookies
Celebrate the holiday season with these delightful Christmas M&M cookies! Soft, chewy, and bursting with colorful candies, these festive treats are perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home. Easy to make, they’ll bring joy and smiles to everyone who takes a bite. Create sweet memories this holiday season with this simple recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup Christmas-themed M&M candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the M&M candies gently.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden. Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 122
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them; they'll firm up as they cool. - Feel free to swap M&Ms for chocolate chips or nuts for added texture. - Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.