Name: M&M Christmas Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 89 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda; ½ tsp baking powder; 1 tsp sea salt; 1 cup unsalted butter (softened); 1 cup 100% pure cane sugar; 1 cup organic coconut palm sugar (packed); 2 tsp pure vanilla extract; 2 large pasture-raised cage-free eggs; 2 cups M&M's Holiday Milk Chocolate Candy; 1 cup white chocolate chips

Spread the holiday cheer by baking up a batch of these M&M Christmas Cookies. These colorful treats, packed with holiday M&M’s, are perfect for spreading joy.

‘Tis the season for spreading sweetness, and what better way to do it than with these easy-peasy M&M Christmas Cookies! These delightful treats are not only eye-catching but also super tasty. If you’re looking for a fuss-free recipe to bring festive cheer to your kitchen, you’re in the right place. Grab your apron and let’s dive into baking some simple, colorful, and scrumptious M&M Christmas Cookies!

The holidays are all about joy, laughter, and of course, good food. This recipe takes your classic cookie and gives it a merry twist with red and green M&M’s Holiday Milk Chocolate Candy.

Let me tell you, these cookies are a breeze to whip up! If I can bake Oatmeal Craisin Chocolate Chip Cookies, then you can with these. Once you bake the cookies, enjoy them freshly baked.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THESE COOKIES:

Festive Flair: These cookies are a visual delight with pops of red and green from the M&M’s, adding a festive touch to your holiday spread. Kids and adults will be drawn to the Christmas colors!

Simple Ingredients: The ingredients are kitchen staples like flour, sugar, and butter, with the star of the show being the M&M’s. Easy peasy, right?

Quick and Easy: I get you; the holidays can be hectic. That’s why this is a quick cookie recipe. You don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen to enjoy a batch of these delightful cookies. Trust me, I’m no baker either.

Crowd-Pleaser: These M&M Christmas Cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Watch them disappear from the cookie tray in no time! (I’ve already baked these twice this month.)

Now, let’s get baking and make your kitchen smell like freshly baked M&M Christmas Cookies!

THE BREAKDOWN

ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
BAKING SODA
BAKING POWDER
SEA SALT – or any salt.
UNSALTED BUTTER
PURE CANE SUGAR – cause it’s less processed than white sugar. Also adds a subtle molasses undertone and flavorful taste in the cookies.
ORGANIC COCONUT PALM SUGAR – this is a lower glycemic index compared to regular sugar. Plus, it adds a little caramel-like taste to the cookies.
PURE VANILLA EXTRACT
EGGS – I used Organic Eggs Pasture Raised.
M&M HOLIDAY MILK CHOCOLATE CANDIES – the red and green colors.
WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIPS – I added these to my second batch.

HOW TO MAKE M&M CHRISTMAS COOKIES

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt. Set aside.

Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter, pure cane sugar, and packed coconut palm sugar until light and fluffy.

Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, until well combined.

Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.

Fold in M&M’s and White Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the M&M’s Holiday Milk Chocolate Candy and white chocolate chips until distributed evenly throughout the dough.

Refrigerate Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This step ensures the cookies maintain their shape during baking.

Preheat and Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Add more M&M candies and chocolate chips on top. Bake for 14 minutes or until the edges are golden.

Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

SUBSTITUTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS COOKIES

Flour Options: Try whole wheat flour or a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for a healthier or gluten-free alternative.

Butter Alternatives: Use margarine or a plant-based butter substitute for a dairy-free version.

Sugar Alternatives: Substitute pure cane sugar with brown sugar or coconut sugar for a different flavor.

Egg Replacements: Use applesauce, mashed bananas, or yogurt as an egg substitute.

VARIATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS COOKIES

Candy Swirl: Combine M&M’s with other festive candies like crushed candy canes or holiday sprinkles.

Dried Fruit: Mix in dried cranberries, raisins, for a fruity kick.

Spice it Up: Add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients for a spiced holiday twist.

HOW TO STORE

Room Temp: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Place a piece of bread in the container to help maintain their softness.

Freezing: Freeze the cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag or container. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

HOW TO REHEAT

Microwave: To reheat a single cookie, place it on a microwave-safe plate and heat for 10-15 seconds. Becareful not to overheat! This can make the cookie too soft.

Oven or Toaster Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place cookies on a baking sheet and warm for 3-5 minutes to restore the crispness of the edges.