M&M Christmas Cookies

If you are a cookie lover and need a holiday cookie recipe, try these M&M Christmas cookies and you will think that Santa came early! From the festive red and green candies to the fresh-from-the-oven chewy texture, these cookies have it all! Perfect for munching around the tree as well as wrapping them up in a cookie tin, the joys of treats for the holidays are authentic. Eating these cookies is a treat and gifting them is even better!

We love holiday treats and some of our favorites are Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls, Peppermint Bark and Butter Toffee Pretzels. These recipes are the perfect addition for your holiday cookie platter.

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Why You'll Love These Homemade M&M Christmas Cookies

I fell in love with M&M Christmas cookies because having them is like having two of the best treats a sweet tooth could ever have: cookies and M&M candies! In addition, making this sweet treat at home gives me the advantage of controlling the level of sweetness and crispiness based on my loved ones' preferences.

Festivity-wise, everyone would agree on how merry these homemade M&M Christmas cookies can be. The bright red and green colors of holiday M&Ms and the perfectly baked cookies instantly provide holiday cheer; to top it all, it gives joy in every bite.

• Quick and easy to make- steps are easy to follow, and ingredients can be prepared quickly.
• Family-friendly- Making homemade M&M Christmas cookies is fun for your whole family.
• Perfect gift- These M&M Christmas cookies are an excellent choice to show love and DIY gift to your family and friends

Equipment Needed

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Mixing bowls
• Mixer
• Baking tray
• Baking sheet or parchment paper
• #40 cookie scoop or make larger or smaller cookies depending on your preference.

Key Ingredients

Softened unsalted butter - The room temperature or softened butter gives a smooth texture to the cookie dough. It also has an impact on the chewiness of the cookies.

White or granulated sugar- White sugar adds sweetness and affects the crispiness of the cookies' outside layer.

Brown sugar- Brown sugar adds chewiness to the cookies.

All-purpose flour - The base of the cookie. It helps the cookies to have a structure.

Baking soda- It helps the cookies have a soft texture and rise/spread.

Salt- The key to balance the sweetness of the cookie.

Vanilla extract- The key to enhance the overall flavor of the cookies.

Chocolate chips- They add flavor to the cookies. It helps the cookies to be indulgent.

M&M- The highlight is that it gives the cookies a festive vibe and holiday cheer.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, cream the room-temperature butter with white and brown sugar until soft and fluffy.

In a separate bowl, mix in your dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Add the vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture (the wet ingredients). Add in the eggs one at a time.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, careful not to overmix the cookie dough. Using a spatula, stir in the M&Ms and chocolate chips.

Use a #40 cookie scoop to make a dough ball uniformly. Line the cookie dough with at least one apart from the other. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 11 to 13 minutes. Let it cool before transferring to the cooling rack.

Store the cookies in an airtight container or cookie tins if you gift them.

Expert Tips

• Right measurement- Ensure you use the correct measuring technique when preparing the ingredients to achieve the perfect cookies. Always spoon the flour into the cups and level off with the edge of a knife.
• Room temperature ingredients- Leave the butter and eggs on the counter to come to room temperature to achieve a smooth texture.
• Do not overmix the dough- Stop mixing once the dry ingredients are fully incorporated into the wet ingredients. Overmixing will result in dense cookies.
• Use a scoop- To make cookie dough balls uniform, use a scoop or weigh the dough based on your preference.
• Freeze/refrigerate the dough- You can freeze the cookie dough balls for at least half an hour to maintain their shape.
• More M&Ms- Add M&Ms on top before baking to make it look more festive and vibrant.
• Do not overbake- If you want chewy cookies on the inside, pay attention to the cookies in the oven or use a timer. Overbaking will result in crispier and crumby cookies.

Storage

Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Substitutions And Additions

Chocolate/Chocolate chips- You can use a different variation of chocolate chips, like dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bars instead.

M&M's- You can add more M&Ms to each cookie dough ball before baking. To add extra texture, you can use M&M peanut or M&M rice crisps.

Nuts- you can always add crunch with chopped peanuts, pecans or walnuts.

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