Christmas M&M Cookies

Grab your festive M&Ms and bake some of these brown butter cookies!

There’s nothing like the joy of baking during the holiday season, and these Christmas M&M Cookies are the ultimate festive treat! With rich brown butter, crisp edges, and a soft, chewy center loaded with holiday-colored M&Ms, these Christmas m&m cookies are perfect for any Christmas gathering, cookie exchange, or cozy night in.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

1. Brown Butter Magic: Browning the butter enhances the cookies with a rich, nutty flavor that elevates them beyond your average cookie.
2. Chewy and Soft Texture: Thanks to the combination of brown sugar and perfectly balanced ingredients, these Christmas M&M cookies stay irresistibly soft in the center with crisp edges.
3. Festive and Fun: The red and green M&Ms make them the perfect Christmas treat for kids and adults alike.
4. Make-Ahead Friendly: You can refrigerate the dough for up to 72 hours, making holiday prep even easier.
5. Crowd-Pleasing: Whether for a cookie swap or holiday dessert table, these Christmas M&M cookies are guaranteed to disappear fast!

Christmas M&M Cookies Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter (browned and cooled)
• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
• ¾ cup (160g) brown sugar
• 1 large egg (room temp)
• 1 egg yolk (room temp)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 300g (2 ½ cups) all-purpose flour
• 1 ¼ cups festive holiday M&Ms

Instructions:

1. Brown the Butter: In a light-colored pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until brown bits form at the bottom. Remove from heat and let cool for 35-45 minutes.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled brown butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the egg until fully incorporated, then add the yolk and vanilla extract.
4. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda.
5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
6. Fold in M&Ms: Gently fold in half of the M&Ms, reserving the rest for topping.
7. Portion Dough: Scoop out 80g (about ¼ cup) of dough per cookie and roll into balls.
8. Add Extra M&Ms: Press additional M&Ms onto the tops of the cookie dough balls.
9. Chill the Dough: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 72 hours for enhanced flavor).
10. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place 4 dough balls on the sheet and bake for 13-14 minutes, until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
11. Cool and Enjoy: Let the Christmas M&M cookies cool on the pan before transferring to a wire rack. Serve and enjoy!

Tips for the Best Christmas M&M Cookies:

• Chill the Dough: This step enhances the flavor and prevents excessive spreading.
• Don’t Overmix: Overmixing the flour can lead to dense cookies.
• Customize the M&Ms: Swap in peanut butter or mini M&Ms for variety.
• Store Properly: Keep the Christmas M&M cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.

This Christmas M&M Cookie recipe is everything you need for a festive, delicious, and picture-perfect holiday treat. Whether you’re baking for your family, gifting a batch, or setting up a Christmas dessert table, these cookies are sure to bring holiday cheer!

Christmas M&M Cookies

Grab your festive M&Ms and bake some of these brown butter cookies!

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Servings 22 Cookies

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup 226g unsalted butter (browned and cooled)
• ¾ cup 150g granulated sugar
• ¾ cup 160g brown sugar
• 1 large egg room temp
• 1 egg yolk room temp
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 300 g 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ¼ cups festive holiday M&Ms

Instructions

 

• Brown the Butter: In a light-colored pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until brown bits form at the bottom. Remove from heat and let cool for 35-45 minutes.
• Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled brown butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
• Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the egg until fully incorporated, then add the yolk and vanilla extract.
• Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda.
• Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
• Fold in M&Ms: Gently fold in half of the M&Ms, reserving the rest for topping.
• Portion Dough: Scoop out 80g (about ¼ cup) of dough per cookie and roll into balls.
• Add Extra M&Ms: Press additional M&Ms onto the tops of the cookie dough balls.
• Chill the Dough: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 72 hours for enhanced flavor).
• Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place 4 dough balls on the sheet and bake for 13-14 minutes, until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
• Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the pan before transferring to a wire rack. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Tips for the Best Christmas M&M Cookies:

• Chill the Dough: This step enhances the flavor and prevents excessive spreading.
• Don’t Overmix: Overmixing the flour can lead to dense cookies.
• Customize the M&Ms: Swap in peanut butter or mini M&Ms for variety.
• Store Properly: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.

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