I made these Winter Wonderland M&M Christmas Cookies as part of a homemade holiday gift and packaged them in a festive cookie box alongside classic chocolate chip cookies, Christmas M&M cookies, white chocolate peppermint cookies, and Danish butter cookies. Some of the people who received the gift boxes couldn’t put them down, which made sharing these homemade treats even more special during the holidays.
Ingredients For This Recipe
- Flour – Helps the cookies hold their shape.
- Sugar – Makes the cookies sweet and slightly crisp.
- Brown sugar – Keeps the cookies soft and chewy.
- Baking powder – Helps the cookies rise a little.
- Baking soda – Helps the cookies spread while baking.
- Vanilla – Adds extra flavor.
- Room-temperature butter – Makes the dough creamy and adds richness.
- Winter blend M&M’s (white, light blue, and dark blue) – Add sweet, colorful, melty candy pieces for a festive touch.
Equipment Needed
- Stand Mixer – Makes mixing the dough quick and ensures all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Cookie Sheets – Provide a flat surface for even baking.
- Silicone Baking Mat – Keeps cookies from sticking and helps them bake more evenly.
- Hand Mixer (optional) – Handy if you don’t have a stand mixer; still mixes dough thoroughly.
- Parchment Paper (optional) – Makes cleanup easy and prevents cookies from sticking.
- Cookie Scooper – Helps portion the dough evenly and makes smooth, uniform cookie balls.
Step By Step Instructions
Prepare ingredients and oven
Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature, as this helps the dough mix smoothly and results in soft, even cookies. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a cookie sheet or line it with a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
Mix the dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, eggs, and vanilla. Add the sugar and brown sugar, then the baking soda, baking powder, and flour. Start mixing on low speed so the ingredients begin to combine without making a mess, then increase to medium speed. Continue mixing until a soft, cohesive dough forms. Make sure there are no streaks of flour remaining.
Add the winter blend M&M’s
Gently fold in the winter blend m&m’s (white, light blue, and dark blue) using low speed or a spatula. Be careful not to overmix, as this can break the candies or make the dough too soft. The m&m’s should be evenly distributed throughout the dough, giving every cookie a festive look.
Shape the cookies
Using a cookie scoop, portion the dough into uniform balls. Then roll each ball between your hands to create smooth, round cookies. This step helps them bake evenly and gives a polished, professional look. Place the dough balls on the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
Bake
Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 11–12 minutes. The cookies should look set around the edges but still slightly soft in the center—they will firm up as they cool. Avoid overbaking to keep them soft and chewy.
Cool the cookies
Let the cookies cool on the pan for about 5 minutes. This helps them firm up and makes it easier to transfer them. Then move the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely. This ensures they maintain their shape and don’t get soggy on the bottom.
Enjoy or gift
Once cooled, these Winter Wonderland M&M Christmas Cookies are ready to eat! They also make a beautiful addition to a holiday cookie box alongside chocolate chip cookies, Easy Christmas Cookies with M&Ms, white chocolate peppermint cookies, and Danish butter cookies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Winter Wonderland M&M Christmas Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Flour
- 2 Tsp Baking Soda
- 2 Tsp Baking Powder
- ¾ Cup Sugar
- ¾ Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 Cup Butter
- 2 Tsp Vanilla
- 2 Eggs
- 1 ½ Cup M&Ms Winter Blend
Instructions
- Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray a cookie sheet or line it with a silicone baking mat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, eggs, vanilla, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and flour. Mix on low speed until combined, then increase to medium speed until a soft dough forms.
- Gently mix in the winter blend M&M’s (white, light blue, and dark blue) on low speed until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop the dough and roll each portion between your hands to form smooth dough balls. Place 12 evenly spaced balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 11–12 minutes, until the edges are set and lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add more M&Ms on top of cookies when done to create more texture and visual appeal.
