Description
These colorful, cheerful cookies are quick and easy to make, perfect for holiday parties, baking with kids, or as a festive treat to share.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon (2 g) baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) salt
- 1 1/2 cups (270 g) holiday M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (227 g) of softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup (100 g) of granulated sugar, and 1 cup (200 g) of brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups (280 g) of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon (2 g) of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups (270 g) of holiday M&Ms, reserving a handful for topping.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoons to drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto your prepared baking sheets. Press a few extra M&Ms on top of each cookie for a festive look.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. They may look slightly underbaked in the center—this is perfect for a soft, chewy texture.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack.
Notes
[‘Don’t overmix the dough to avoid dense cookies.’, ‘Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.’, ‘Ensure baking soda is fresh for optimal rise.’, ‘Watch the baking time closely to prevent overbaking.’, ‘Customize the size of cookies by adjusting the baking time.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 2
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday treats, M&M cookies, festive cookies, easy baking, kid-friendly recipes