Holiday M M Cookies

Get ready to add a dash of festive cheer to your holiday baking with these delightful Holiday M&M Cookies! Bursting with vibrant red and green holiday M&Ms and optional semi-sweet chocolate chips, these soft and chewy cookies are the perfect sweet treat to share at your next Christmas party or cookie exchange. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies come together effortlessly and can be customized with colorful candies to suit any celebration. The dough is made with classic ingredients like brown sugar for a rich flavor and a hint of vanilla for that extra touch of warmth. Whether served alongside a cup of hot cocoa or packaged as a homemade holiday gift, these festive cookies are destined to be a seasonal favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 35/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup (softened) unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup (packed) light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups red and green holiday M&Ms
• 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Fold in 1 cup of the holiday M&Ms (reserving the remaining 0.5 cup for topping) and the optional chocolate chips, if using.

Step 7

Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop rounded dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Gently press a few of the reserved M&Ms onto the tops of each cookie for decoration.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will look slightly underbaked but will set as they cool.

Step 10

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze them for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1223.9 grams (1223.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5161

Total Fat 208.50g	267%
Saturated Fat 121.80g	609%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 662mg	221%
Sodium 2807mg	122%
Total Carbohydrate 777.30g	283%
Dietary Fiber 23.80g	85%
Total Sugars 511.50g
Protein 65.70g	131%

Vitamin D 80IU	400%
Calcium 461mg	35%
Iron 23mg	128%
Potassium 1401mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.8%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 59.2%