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M&M Christmas Cookies

These festive cookies are soft in the center, lightly crisp at the edges, and packed with colorful M&Ms, making them a delightful holiday treat perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened Room temperature butter creams easily and gives a tender crumb.
  • 3/4 cup Brown sugar Adds moisture and flavor.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar Brings crisp edges.
  • 1 large Egg For richness and classic cookie flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour The base of your dough.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Leavening agent.
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch Keeps centers soft.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine sea salt Balances sweetness.
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup Holiday M&Ms A mix of regular and mini for color and chocolate.
  • 1/2 cup Mini chocolate chips Optional; for extra chocolate flecks.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cream the butter and sugars until fluffy and pale.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla, scraping the bowl to combine.
  3. Whisk the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, cornstarch, salt) in a separate bowl and mix into the wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
  4. Fold in most of the M&Ms and any mini chocolate chips, reserving a handful of M&Ms for topping.
Baking
  1. Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies, or bake immediately.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Scoop 1.5 tablespoon balls spacing them a couple of inches apart on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until edges are set and centers are still touch soft.
  5. Press reserved M&Ms on top immediately after baking.
  6. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months or freeze dough balls first before baking.