Description
Festive holiday cheer shines through these christmas M&M cookies, packed with colorful candies and buttery goodness. Chocolate chips and seasonal sprinkles create a delightful treat that sparks joy for family gatherings and sweet celebrations.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 12 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 12 cups Christmas M&Ms
Binding and Leavening Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Flavor and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper for a non-stick surface.
- Blend butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate eggs individually, thoroughly mixing after each addition to ensure even distribution. Introduce vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Separately combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Gradually integrate dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Gently fold Christmas M&Ms throughout the dough, ensuring even color distribution and sweet bursts in each cookie.
- Using a cookie scoop, deposit dough portions onto prepared baking sheets, maintaining approximately 2 inches between each cookie to allow proper spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookie edges turn a delicate golden brown, indicating perfect crisp-edged texture.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, enabling them to firm up slightly before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
Notes
- Swap regular M&Ms with gluten-free or dairy-free varieties to accommodate dietary restrictions while maintaining the festive cookie texture.
- Press extra M&Ms on top of cookie dough balls before baking to create a more vibrant, colorful appearance and ensure even chocolate distribution.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies with enhanced flavor development.
- Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft and fresh for several days, maintaining their delightful holiday spirit.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg