Christmas M&M cookies

A close up of Christmas M&Ms on parchment paper.

These M&M Christmas cookies are such a delightful holiday cookie that really brings the cheer of Christmas. The cookies are soft and chewy in the middle, and you don't need to worry about chilling the dough! Perfect for the busy holiday season.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cookies, M&M

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 231kcal

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
3 cups all purpose flour (spoon and level, if not weighing)
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 1/4 cups red and green m&ms (divided)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet or two with parchment paper or a silicone liner.
Cream together the butter and sugars in a large bowl for about 3 minutes.
Add in the eggs and vanilla and stir into the creamed butter.
Add the dry ingredients (flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt) to the wet ingredients and stir everything together till combined, and you have a nice soft cookie dough.
Add in 2 cups of the m&ms and stir them until mixed evenly into the batter.
Scoop the cookie dough into large 2 TBS sized cookie balls. Roll them into smooth balls.
Place cookie balls onto the prepared cookie sheet about 2-3 inches apart to allow for spread.
Top the cookies with a few extra m&ms if desired.
Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn golden, and the tops are barely set.
Remove the pan from the oven. Leave the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes to cool, and continue baking.
Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely, or let them cool another 5 to 10 minutes, then enjoy.

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