Easy & Chewy M&M Christmas Cookies
These delightful M&M Christmas cookies are easy to make and perfectly chewy, a festive treat for any holiday gathering. Loaded with colorful M&M's and sprinkles, they're sure to bring joy!
Equipment
- Electric Mixer
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 1.5625 cups all-purpose flour (1 ½ cups plus 1 tablespoon)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.33 cup light brown sugar lightly packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups holiday M&M's (or a mix with chocolate chips), divided
- 0.25 cup festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Get Ready to Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Dry Mix Magic: In a medium bowl, whisk together your flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set this aside.
- Creamy Goodness: In a larger bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter with both granulated and brown sugars for 1-2 minutes until it's wonderfully light and fluffy.
- Wet Ingredients In: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until everything is just combined. Remember to scrape down the sides of the bowl!
- Combine and Conquer: Slowly add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until the dough just comes together. Don't overmix!
- Add the Fun Stuff: Gently fold in about 1 cup of your M&M's (or M&M's and chocolate chips) into the cookie dough.
- Shape & Decorate: Pour the sprinkles into a shallow bowl. Scoop out 1 ½ to 2 ½ tablespoon portions of dough. Lightly press a few extra M&M's onto the top of each dough ball, then gently press the top of the ball into the sprinkles. This gives them that festive look!
- Bake Away: Place your decorated cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving a couple of inches between each. Bake for 8-11 minutes. You want the edges to look set, but the centers should still be a little soft for that perfect chewy texture.
- Cool Down: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. They'll firm up as they cool, ready for enjoyment!
Notes
These M&M Christmas cookies are perfect for holiday parties or a cozy night in. Enjoy the festive cheer!
Nutrition (per serving):
- Calories: 200kcal
- Total Carbs: 28g
- Net Carbs: 27g
- Fats: 9g
- Protein: 2g
