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M&M Christmas Cookies

M&M Christmas Cookies
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These festive M&M Christmas Cookies delight with cheerful colors, a perfect balance of chewy centers and crisp edges, and simple pantry ingredients. Ideal for holiday gatherings, they bring warmth and sweetness with every bite while being easy to customize for any preference.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 1/2 cups M&M candies
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly combined to ensure even rising and texture.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy. This incorporates air, creating tender cookies.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the large eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract, blending until the batter is smooth and cohesive.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough and tough cookies.
  6. Fold in M&Ms: Gently fold in the M&M candies and optional nuts, distributing them evenly without crushing.
  7. Scoop and Bake: Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  8. Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks to cool completely, setting the texture perfectly.

Notes

  • Chill Your Dough: Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes for thicker cookies with less spread.
  • Don’t Overmix: Mix ingredients only until combined to avoid dense, tough cookies.
  • Use Room Temperature Butter: It creams better with sugar, helping create perfect cookie crumb.
  • Watch Baking Time: Remove cookies once edges are golden but centers still soft for chewy results.
  • Customize M&M Placement: Press a few extra M&Ms on top of each cookie before baking for an eye-catching look.

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