There’s just something about a batch of freshly baked cookies that makes the house feel a little more like Christmas!
These Christmas M&M Cookies are soft, buttery, and filled with chocolate chips and festive red and green M&M’s. They’re everything you love about classic chocolate chip cookies with a little extra holiday cheer.
I love easy Christmas cookie recipes that don’t require a bunch of extra steps or special decorating supplies. These cookies are perfect for that! You can whip up a batch in about 30 minutes, and the colorful candies make them look festive without any extra work.
Whether you’re filling Christmas cookie trays, baking with the kids, or making treats for a holiday cookie exchange, these Christmas Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies are sure to be a favorite.
Why You’ll Love These Christmas M&M Cookies
These cookies have slightly crisp edges, soft centers, and plenty of chocolate in every bite. The red and green M&M’s make them perfect for the holidays, but they’re just as easy to make as your favorite chocolate chip cookies.
Here’s why you’ll love making them:
- Quick and Easy: You can have a fresh batch of cookies ready in about 30 minutes.
- No Decorating Required: The colorful Christmas M&M’s make these cookies festive without any icing or decorating.
- Soft and Chewy: The combination of brown sugar and butter gives these cookies a delicious texture.
- Perfect for Sharing: One batch makes approximately 24 to 36 cookies, depending on the size.
- Kid Friendly: Kids will love helping mix in the candies and scoop the cookie dough.
These are the kind of Christmas cookies you’ll find yourself making more than once during the holiday season!
Ingredients You’ll Need
You only need a few basic baking ingredients and some festive candies to make these delicious Christmas M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies.
- All Purpose Flour – Gives the cookies their structure and helps create a soft, chewy texture.
- Baking Soda – Helps the cookies rise and spread while baking.
- Salt – Balances the sweetness and brings out the chocolate flavor.
- Unsalted Butter – Use softened butter so it creams easily with the sugars.
- Granulated Sugar – Adds sweetness and helps give the cookies lightly crisp edges.
- Brown Sugar – Adds moisture and gives the cookies their soft, chewy centers.
- Vanilla Extract – Adds that classic homemade cookie flavor.
- Eggs – Help bind the ingredients together and give the cookies structure.
- Christmas M&M’s – Red and green candies make these cookies extra festive for the holidays.
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips – Add even more chocolate flavor to every bite.
The combination of chocolate chips and Christmas M&M’s makes these cookies extra delicious, and you don’t need any special ingredients to make them!
How to Make Christmas M&M Cookies
These easy Christmas M&M Cookies come together in just a few simple steps. No chilling or complicated decorating required!
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 2¼ cups all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
Set the mixture aside while you prepare the wet ingredients.
Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup softened unsalted butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar.
Using an electric mixer, beat the ingredients together on medium speed for approximately 2 to 3 minutes, until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Step 4: Add the Eggs and Vanilla
Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the butter mixture.
Next, add 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Continue mixing until everything is smooth and combined.
Step 5: Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients.
Mix just until the flour is incorporated and a soft cookie dough forms.
Be careful not to overmix the dough.
Step 6: Add the Christmas M&M’s and Chocolate Chips
Gently fold 1½ cups Christmas M&M’s and 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips into the cookie dough.
Stir until the candies and chocolate chips are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 7: Scoop the Cookie Dough
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
Leave approximately 2 inches between each cookie to allow room for spreading.
For an extra festive appearance, gently press a few additional red and green M&M’s onto the tops of the cookie dough balls before baking.
Step 8: Bake the Cookies
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes.
The cookies are ready when the edges are lightly golden but the centers still look slightly soft.
Avoid overbaking if you want soft, chewy cookies.
Step 9: Cool and Enjoy
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for approximately 5 minutes.
Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve with a cold glass of milk, hot chocolate, or your favorite holiday drink!
Tips & Variations
These Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies with M&M’s are easy to customize, and a few simple tricks will help you get the best results.
- Use Room Temperature Butter: Softened butter creams more easily with the sugars and helps create a better cookie texture.
- Don’t Overbake: Remove the cookies when the edges are lightly golden and the centers still look a little soft.
- Save Some M&M’s for the Tops: Pressing a few extra candies into the cookie dough before baking makes the finished cookies look even more colorful.
- Try White Chocolate Chips: Swap the semi sweet chocolate chips for white chocolate chips for a different flavor.
- Make Them Extra Chocolatey: Add a few extra chocolate chips to the tops of the cookies before baking.
- Use Different M&M’s: Change the candy colors to make these cookies for Valentine’s Day, Easter, birthdays, or other celebrations.
- Make Smaller Cookies: Use a smaller cookie scoop if you’re making cookies for holiday dessert trays or cookie exchanges. Adjust the baking time as needed.
- Store Leftovers: Keep cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about 4 to 5 days.
Perfect For:
These festive Christmas M&M Cookies are a delicious addition to all kinds of holiday celebrations!
- Christmas cookie exchanges
- Holiday cookie trays
- Christmas parties
- Homemade Christmas gifts
- Classroom holiday treats
- Baking with kids and grandkids
- Christmas movie nights
- Leaving cookies out for Santa
- Holiday dessert boards
They’re also great for packaging in festive cookie tins or clear treat bags to share with neighbors, teachers, and friends.
📸 Don’t Forget the Photo Op!
These colorful cookies deserve a spot in your holiday pictures! Arrange them on a Christmas platter with a mug of hot cocoa or a glass of milk for a cozy holiday photo.
You could even stack a few cookies and tie them with a festive ribbon for a cute Christmas gift picture.
We’d love to see your Christmas M&M Cookies! Tag @BiteSizedFun or use #BiteSizedFun so we can see your holiday baking creations!
More Recipes You’ll Love
If you’re looking for more fun Christmas treats to make this holiday season, check out these festive recipes!
- Christmas Lights Cookies – Buttery sugar cookies decorated with colorful candy Christmas lights.
- Mini Pretzel Stick Reindeers – Adorable little reindeer treats that are perfect for holiday parties.
- Peppermint Pretzel Stick Christmas Trees – Sweet and salty Christmas treats with a festive peppermint twist.
- Thin Mints Cookies – Delicious cookies that are perfect for holiday cookie trays.
These Christmas M&M Cookies are one of those simple holiday recipes that everyone seems to love. They’re easy to make, full of chocolate, and festive enough to brighten up any Christmas dessert table.
And don’t be surprised if you find yourself making another batch before Christmas arrives!
One More Thing!
This recipe is part of our collection of easy Christmas cookies and holiday desserts. Be sure to explore more of our festive treats for Christmas parties, cookie exchanges, and homemade holiday gifts!
Christmas M&M Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups Christmas M&M’s red and green
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the Christmas M&M’s and semi-sweet chocolate chips, if using.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy your festive Christmas M&M cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite holiday beverage!
