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m&m christmas cookies on parchment.
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M&M Christmas Cookies

These easy M&M Christmas Cookies have 10 minute prep time and use sprinkles and M&Ms for a fun Christmas treat.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Chill2 hours
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar 67 g
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 100 g
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled 186g
  • 1 cup Christmas M&Ms plus more for topping cookies
  • 1/3-1/2 cup Christmas sprinkles

Instructions

  • Add the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar to bowl and mix until smooth and combined.
  • Mix in the vanilla and egg and continue mixing until combined.
  • Add in the flour, salt, and baking soda and mix on low until it starts to combine. Then turn up the speed and mix another 15-30 seconds until it is smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary to make sure everything is incorporated. Try not to over-mix the batter. You want to mix until it is just combined.
  • Then, using a spatula or large spoon gently fold in M&Ms and sprinkles.
  • Please 2 tablespoon balls of dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
  • You don’t have to worry how far apart they are as we are chilling the cookie dough, not baking it at this time. If desired, add more candies on top of the cookie dough balls.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 1.5 to 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
  • When ready to make, preheat the oven to 350℉.
  • Place the balls of dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, making sure they are about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 11-13 minutes until the edges are golden.
  • Let cool and enjoy!

Notes

  • and then spooning into the measure cups and swiping the excess off the top with a knife. If you dip the measuring cup directly into the flour it can pack down and you will add too much flour to the recipe.
  • Try using an ice cream scoop to get even-sized cookies!
  • Be sure to chill the dough for at least 1.5-2 hours. You can also make and chill the dough up to 24 hours in advance.
  • This recipe makes 16-18 cookies and can be doubled as needed. 
  • For perfectly round picture perfect cookies use the cutter hack of turning cookies to perfect circles. You can also use a heat safe bowl or large cup.
  • The baked and cooled cookies will last up to 5 days in an airtight container at room temperature.