Christmas M&M Cookies

Cookies and M&M's on a white piece of parchment paper.

5 from 1 vote

Christmas M&M Cookies are slightly crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. They are loaded with chocolate M&M's for the ultimate holiday treat.

Prep Time15

Bake Time10

Total Time25

Servings: cookies

Calories: 157kcal

Author: Christine

Ingredients

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 ½ cups red and green M&M's

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Melt butter in the microwave or on the stovetop. Set aside.
In a medium size bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine.
In a large bowl, add melted butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat with an electric mixture at medium speed until the butter and sugars are mixed well.
Add eggs and vanilla. Beat with mixer on medium speed until the eggs and vanilla have been mixed in. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Add half of the flour mixture. Beat at low speed until the flour mixture begins to incorporate into the dough. Increase the speed to medium and continue to beat until the flour is mixed into the dough. Repeat with remaining flour mixture. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
Add M&M's to the cookie dough. Fold in the M&M's using a spatula.
Use a cookie scoop or large spoon to drop cookies dough balls onto prepared baking sheets. Use about 1 ½ tablespoons of dough for each cookie.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the tops of the cookies start to turn golden brown. Remove cookies from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Makes 30 cookies.

Notes

Make sure the line the baking sheets with parchment paper as this will prevent the bottoms of the cookies from burning.

Do not overbake the cookies or they won't be soft and chewy. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the tops start to turn golden brown. The cookies will look slightly underbaked but they will continue cooking after you remove them from the oven.

Christmas M&M Cookies can be stored in an airtight container or bag for up to three days at room temperature.

Christmas M&M Cookies freeze well. Place cookies in a freezer safe container or bag and freeze up to three months. Thaw at room temperature when ready to eat.

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