Dessert

M&M Christmas Cookies Recipe

ByHarry Bern December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

Introduction

These M&M Christmas Cookies bring festive cheer with every bite. Soft, chewy, and packed with colorful candies and white chocolate chips, they’re perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy treat at home.

Six soft, round cookies sit closely on crinkled white parchment paper over a metal cooling rack. Each cookie has a light golden brown base with a slightly cracked, chewy texture. Scattered on the top are bright red and green candy-coated chocolates embedded evenly across the surface, along with small white chocolate chips that add a smooth, glossy contrast. Around the rack, there are a few loose red and green candies and white chips on the white marbled textured surface. A red and white twisted string and a plaid cloth with red, green, and white lines lie nearby. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter (melted)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 2/3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup Christmas M&Ms
1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, beat together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined. Then add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
Step 3: Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Stir until a soft dough forms, making sure everything is well incorporated.
Step 4: Fold in the Christmas M&Ms and white chocolate chips, reserving a small amount of each to press on top of the cookies before baking.
Step 5: Divide the dough into 12 large balls and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 6: Bake the cookies for exactly 10 minutes. After removing from the oven, immediately press the reserved candies and chocolate chips onto the tops of the cookies. Let them cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes before serving.

Tips & Variations

For extra softness, slightly underbake the cookies by one minute and let them finish setting on the baking sheet.
Substitute dark chocolate chips for white chocolate chips for a richer flavor contrast.
Use holiday-themed sprinkles for added decoration and crunch.

Storage

Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To enjoy them warm, reheat briefly in the microwave for about 10 seconds.

How to Serve

A stack of two thick cookie halves is shown close up on a white marbled surface. The cookie dough is light golden brown and soft with visible melted white chocolate chunks and red, green, and brown candy-coated chocolate pieces embedded inside. The top cookie half has some white chocolate melting out and the candy pieces have bright, shiny colors. In the blurred background, there is a clear glass bottle of white milk and some more cookies stacked on a white plate. The overall feel is cozy and sweet with a focus on the cookie texture and candy colors. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular M&Ms instead of Christmas M&Ms?

Yes, regular M&Ms work just as well and will still provide a colorful and delicious cookie.

Can these cookies be frozen?

Absolutely. Freeze baked cookies in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.