Description
Celebrate the holiday season with these festive Red and Green M&M Christmas Cookies. Soft and chewy, these classic sugar cookie treats are loaded with colorful red and green M&M candies, making them perfect for holiday gatherings or gifting. With a simple dough enriched by vanilla and brown sugar, these cookies offer a delightful crunch and vibrant look that brings holiday cheer to every bite.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Mix-Ins
- 1 ½ cups red and green M&Ms, divided
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking pan with parchment paper to ensure cookies don’t stick and for easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the softened butter until smooth. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar, then beat until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which creates a tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and pure vanilla extract until well incorporated, ensuring an even distribution of flavor and moisture in the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually pour this dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until everything is combined without overmixing. Add 1 cup of red and green M&Ms and stir to combine evenly throughout the dough.
- Form Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or your hands, shape the dough into 1.5-inch balls. Place six cookie balls spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow room for spreading. Press 6 to 8 of the remaining M&Ms onto the tops of each cookie ball for extra color and candy crunch.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookie edges just turn a light golden color. Take care not to overbake to maintain a soft and chewy center.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking pan from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set perfectly.
Notes
- Serve these cookies immediately for the freshest flavor and best texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days to keep them soft and delicious.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend suited for baking.
- You can customize the candy mix-ins by using other seasonal M&Ms or chocolate chips if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
