Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our Christmas M&M cookies! These delightful treats are soft, chewy, and packed with colorful chocolate candies that brighten any holiday gathering. Perfect for bakers of all skill levels, this recipe guarantees a flavor explosion that will have both kids and adults coming back for more. Easy to whip up and perfect for sharing, these cookies are sure to become a holiday favorite in your home.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup M&M’s chocolate candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Fold in M&M's evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg