Ingredients For This Recipe
- Flour – Gives the cookies structure so they hold together.
- Baking Soda – Helps the cookies spread and become soft.
- Baking Powder – Helps the cookies rise and become light.
- Sugar – Adds sweetness and helps the cookies brown.
- Brown Sugar – Adds chewiness and a richer flavor.
- Butter – Makes cookies soft, rich, and flavorful.
- Vanilla – Enhances the sweetness and flavor of the cookies.
- Eggs – Hold the dough together and add moisture.
- M&Ms – Add chocolate and colorful fun to the cookies.
Equipment Needed
- Stand Mixer – Saves time and effort when mixing thick dough.
- Cookie Scooper – Keeps cookies uniform and neat.
- Cookie Sheets – Ensures cookies bake evenly and don’t stick.
- Cooling Racks – Prevents cookies from getting soggy on the bottom.
- Hand Mixer – Helps combine ingredients smoothly without lumps.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Prepare Ingredients and Oven
Take butter and eggs out of the fridge and let them sit at room temperature until softened.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly spray a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray or line it with a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
Mix the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, add eggs, butter, vanilla, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and flour.
Begin mixing on low speed to combine the ingredients until the dough is smooth.
Add the M&Ms
Gently, fold in the M&Ms into the dough until they are evenly distributed.
Shape the Cookies
Use a cookie scoop or 2 tablespoons to form dough balls.
Place 12 balls of dough on the prepared cookie sheet, about 2 inches of space between each cookie so they can spread while baking.
Bake the Cookies
Bake cookies for 11-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Cool the Cookies
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes and then transfer them to the cooling rack to cool completely.
Quick Tips
Make Ahead
You can prepare the Christmas M&M cookie dough up to one day in advance and keep it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake.
Freeze Now, Bake Later
To freeze the dough, scoop it onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking, then transfer the frozen dough balls to a freezer bag or airtight container. When you’re ready to bake, let the dough thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours before baking.
Freeze Now, Bake Later
To freeze the dough, scoop it onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking, then transfer the frozen dough balls to a freezer bag or airtight container. When you’re ready to bake, let the dough thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours before baking.
Storage Tips
Room temperature: Cookies stay fresh for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
Refrigerator: They keep well for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.
Freezer: Store baked cookies in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Christmas M&M Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Flour
- 1 Tsp Baking Soda
- 1 Tsp Baking Powder
- ¾ Cup Sugar
- ¾ Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 Cup Butter
- 2 Tsp Vanilla
- 2 Eggs
- 1 ½ Cup M&Ms
Instructions
- The butter and eggs need to be at room temperature. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray a cookie sheet or use a silicone mat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, butter, vanilla, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and flour, mixing on low at first, then increasing to medium until a dough forms.
- Gently mix in the M&Ms on low speed.
- Scoop the dough into balls using a cookie scoop, placing 12 evenly spaced balls about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes. Then, allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring them off the pan and putting them on a cooling rack until cool.
Notes
- Add more m&ms on top for extra chocolate flavor.
