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Christmas M&M Cookies

A simple recipe for easy Christmas cookies made with Christmas M&M's and chocolate chips for the holidays.
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Easy Christmas cookies with red and green M&Ms on a wooden tray, with chocolate chips scattered nearby
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Cool Time:5 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups Christmas M&M's (red and green)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
  • Beat butter and both sugars until fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
  • Mix in vanilla, then eggs one at a time.
  • Stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
  • Fold in M&M's and chocolate chips.
  • Scoop tablespoons of dough onto sheets, 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look soft.
  • Cool on sheet 5 minutes, then move to wire rack.
  • Serve once fully cooled.
Servings: 24 cookies