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M&M Christmas Cookies

M&M Christmas Cookies

These m&m christmas cookies combine 1 cup softened butter, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 eggs, vanilla, 3 cups flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 1/2 cups M&Ms. You scoop 2-tablespoon dough balls, press extra M&Ms on top, and bake the cookies at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes. Make these m&m christmas cookies for a cookie exchange, potluck, or Christmas cookie platter when you need thick and chewy m&m christmas cookies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 266
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar ((packed))
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips ((more if desired))
  • 1 cup Christmas M&M’s ((more for tops if desired))

Equipment

  • Cookie scoop
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Baking sheets

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Oven
    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Cream the Butter and Sugars
    In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together for 2 to 3 minutes, until light and fluffy. If the mixture still looks slightly grainy, continue beating until it becomes well combined and creamy.
  3. Add the Eggs and Vanilla
    Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula to make sure no butter remains stuck at the bottom.
  4. Whisk the Dry Ingredients
    In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed. This helps prevent pockets of baking soda or salt in the finished cookies.
  5. Combine the Ingredients
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the cookies tough. A few streaks of flour are fine at this stage.
  6. Fold in the M&Ms
    Add 1 cup of M&Ms to the dough and gently fold them in using a spatula until evenly distributed. The dough will be quite thick, so take your time to incorporate the candies without overmixing.
  7. Scoop and Decorate
    Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each one. Press a few extra M&Ms onto the top of each dough ball for a colorful, bakery-style finish.
  8. Bake the Cookies
    Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers still look slightly underdone. The cookies will continue baking on the hot baking sheet after you remove them from the oven. Avoid waiting until the centers look completely firm, as this can make the cookies crunchy.
  9. Cool
    Let the cookies rest on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up. Carefully transfer them to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely before serving.