Description
M&M Christmas cookies blend festive cheer with classic chocolate chip comfort. Colorful candies and rich dough create a delightful holiday treat you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup red and green Christmas M&Ms
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat to 350F (175C). Cover baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using an electric mixer, blend butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and airy, approximately 3 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs individually, thoroughly mixing after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract until smooth.
- Separately, combine flour, baking soda, and salt through a fine-mesh sifter to eliminate potential lumps.
- Gradually integrate dry ingredients into the butter mixture, stirring until a uniform dough forms without overmixing.
- Delicately incorporate Christmas M&Ms and chocolate chips, distributing evenly throughout the dough.
- Portion dough using a cookie scoop, placing mounds approximately 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for slightly golden edges and soft centers.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer to a wire cooling rack.
- Once completely cooled, serve and savor the festive treats.
Notes
- Soften butter at room temperature for 30-45 minutes to ensure smooth, even mixing without overworking the dough.
- Reserve a handful of M&Ms to press into cookie tops after scooping for a festive, picture-perfect appearance.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend that includes xanthan gum.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 167 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 93 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg