Christmas M&M Cookies Recipe

5 from 1 vote

These Christmas M&Ms cookies take our favorite chocolate chip cookie and dress it up for the holidays. They’re perfectly chewy, packed full of chocolate chips and M&M candies and are sure to disappear fast.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 323kcal

Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

1 cup butter room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs room temperature
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups M&Ms red and green

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter, sugar and brown sugar using the paddle attachment for about 3-5 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Slowly add the eggs, vanilla, and salt and mix on low to combine.
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the baking powder, baking soda and flour. Mix until combined, then add the flour mixture to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix on low speed until mixed, scraping the bottom and the sides of the bowl as necessary.
Add the chocolate chips and M&Ms and mix on low, just until combined. Do not overmix!
Using a small ice cream scoop, or a spoon, scoop 2" balls and place onto an ungreased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake in a preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and set around the edges.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing instructions: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, or up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

Make-ahead tips: make and scoop the dough as directed, then place onto a baking tray and freeze for at least 30 minutes. Once rock hard, transfer to freezer bags and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. To bake, just pull the cookies out onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and preheat your oven for at least 30 minutes. Bake as directed, adding an extra minute or two to the total time.

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