Description
Delight in festive M&M Christmas Cookies bursting with colorful holiday candy and creamy white chocolate chips. These soft, buttery cookies are quick to prepare and perfect for holiday gatherings or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 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 all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup Christmas M&Ms
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, beat together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fully combined and smooth. Then, beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is creamy.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently until a soft dough forms; avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Incorporate Candy and Chocolate: Fold in the Christmas M&Ms and white chocolate chips, reserving a small handful of each to decorate the tops of the cookies after baking.
- Form Cookies: Portion the dough into 12 large, evenly sized balls using a cookie scoop or hands. Place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for exactly 10 minutes. Once done, remove from the oven and immediately press the reserved M&Ms and white chocolate chips onto the cookie tops for a festive look.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack or serving plate.
- Store: Keep the cookies fresh by storing them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
- For best results, do not overbake; the cookies should remain soft and chewy.
- You can substitute white chocolate chips with regular chocolate chips if preferred.
- Pressing additional candy on top after baking enhances the cookie’s festive appeal and prevents candy from melting deep into the cookie.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- These cookies freeze well; freeze baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: M&M cookies, Christmas cookies, holiday baking, soft cookies, white chocolate cookies, festive cookies
