M&M Christmas Cookies Recipe

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4.43 from 14 votes

Whip up these soft-baked cookies filled with M&Ms and chocolate chips for an easy Christmas treat!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time15

Cook Time14

Chill Time1

Total Time1 29

Course: cookie, cookies, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

Kitchen Scale (optional)
Hand Mixer
Baking Sheet
Cookie Portion Scoop

Ingredients

2⅓ cups all-purpose flour 280 grams
1 teaspoon baking soda 6 grams
1½ teaspoons cornstarch 5 grams
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¾ cup unsalted butter 170 grams, melted (1½ sticks)
¾ cup light brown sugar 160 grams
½ cup granulated sugar 100 grams
2 large eggs 100 grams, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 8 grams
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips 85 grams
10 tablespoons red and green M&M's 106 grams, divided (½ cup + 2 tablespoons for topping)

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt with a whisk. Set aside.
2⅓ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1½ teaspoons cornstarch, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
In a medium mixing bowl with a hand mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
¾ cup unsalted butter, ¾ cup light brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar
Add the eggs and vanilla. Mix until combined.
2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Add the dry mixture, and mix with a large spoon or rubber spatula until completely combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips and M&M's.
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips, 10 tablespoons red and green M&M's
Cover and chill for at least 1 hour to prevent the cookies from spreading.
Preheat oven to 325°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Use a cookie scoop to measure 3 tablespoons of dough. Roll into a smooth ball. Place 6 on each baking sheet.
Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown.
While the cookies are still warm, press in the remaining M&M's in (just for looks).
Allow the cookies to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.

Notes

Take the eggs out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before making the cookie dough. Room temperature eggs incorporate more easily into the cookie dough.
Before serving or storing, let the cookies cool completely.

Storage: Store M&M Christmas cookies in an airtight container or Ziplock bag at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

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