M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies

Forget store-bought treats this year! These M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies are surprisingly easy to make, and the result is a truly decadent cookie that everyone will love.

With their soft centers, crispy edges, and festive colors, they're guaranteed to be a hit at any holiday gathering (or a sweet treat just for you!).

Life is too short to say no to a cookie every now and then. Check out all the other Christmas cookies to help you celebrate the holiday season!

The holidays are a time for sharing, and these M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies are made for spreading joy.

I love baking up a batch of these cookies along with a few other holiday favorites. Then, I package them in festive tins or boxes tied with a pretty ribbon.

It's such a simple gesture, but it's a wonderful way to spread some holiday magic and connect with the people around you. Plus, who can resist something homemade during the holidays?

Looking for more easy cookie recipes to make during the holidays? Try my Marshmallow Christmas Cookies and my Chocolate Christmas Cookies.

Tips for Baking Christmas Cookies

• Make sure the ingredients you’re using are fresh.  If you don’t bake often, you might want to purchase a new box of baking soda or baking powder before you start a new recipe.
• Don’t over-mix the dough. 
• Chill the dough for at least one hour before baking. This improves the texture and rise of the cookies as they bake.
• Using a cookie scoop ensures you get the same size cookie each time and that they will bake evenly.
• Watch the cookies as they bake.  Baking time for most recipes is a “guideline” but you know your oven better than me.  Watch them closely as they bake so you don’t overcook them.  Cookies are done when the edges are set and lightly browned. 
• Remember, cookie centers will continue to cook for a few minutes while they’re out of the oven and cooling. 
• Let the cookies cool completely before storing in airtight containers. 

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Main Ingredients Needed

Step-by-Step Directions 

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Cream together the butter and sugars with vanilla in a large bowl. Gradually add the dry ingredients, then stir in the chocolate chips and M&Ms.

How to Shape Chocolate Chip Cookies

Step 2: Drop by rounded tablespoon onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. 

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Use a cookie scoop to form the dough balls to ensure they are evenly sized for uniform cooking.

Not sure what size cookie scoop to use? Grab my FREE Cookie Scoop Size Cheat Sheet!

Baking Instructions

Step 3: Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. 

Storing and Thawing Tips

Pantry: Allow the cookies to cool completely to room temperature before storing in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. I always layer cookies between waxed paper or parchment paper so there's no sticking.

Freeze Raw Cookie Dough Balls: Prepare the recipe as directed, then scoop the dough onto a baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes. Transfer the frozen dough balls to a freezer bag for longer storage. (For more freezing tips, check out my Freezing Cookie Dough post!) Freeze for up to 3 months.

Freeze Baked Cookies: Freeze already baked cookies by allowing them to fully cool before adding to a freezer safe container with pieces of wax paper or parchment paper in between the layers of cookies. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Thaw: Bake the dough balls from frozen by adding a couple of minutes to the baking time. Thaw the already baked cookies at room temperature on a plate or wire rack for 30-60 minutes.

Ready for more Easy Cookie Recipes: 

• Check out my other recipe for Peppermint Christmas Cookies.
• Or you might enjoy this recipe for Chocolate Peppermint Whoopie Pies.

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Lois

M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies

5 from 1 vote

M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft with crispy edges. They taste like they came straight from a bakery and will make the perfect homemade cookie gift to give to teachers, friends and family for the holidays.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 27 minutes mins

Servings: 4 dozen cookies - depending on size

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

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Ingredients

  

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• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup 2 sticks butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• ¾ cup plain red and green M&M's
• 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

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Equipment

• Baker's Half Sheet (2 Pack), Silver
• Stainless Steel Cookie Scoops, Set of 3
• Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons and Measuring Cups

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Method

 

1. Preheat your oven to 350° F.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine together the flour, salt and baking soda. Set aside.
3. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy.
4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Gradually beat in flour mixture.
6. Stir in morsels and M&M candies.
7. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake in a preheated 350°F degree oven for 9 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 108mgSugar: 11g

Notes

Tips for Baking Perfect Cookies:

• Make sure the butter and eggs are room temperature.
• Chill the dough for at least 30 minutesr before baking. This improves the texture and rise of the cookies as they bake.
• Using a cookie scoop ensures you get the same size cookie each time and that they will bake evenly.
• Check the cookies after 9 minutes and if the bottoms are set and just starting to brown, they're ready.
• Remove the cookie sheet pans from the oven and leave the cookies on the hot sheet pans for about two minutes so that they can finish baking.
• Cool on wire racks before enjoying...if you can wait that long!

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