Servings: 24 to 36 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups M&M's (use Christmas red and green for the festive touch)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350℉. 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. It may take about 2-3 minutes. Stop occasionally and scrape the sides of the bowl.
- 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 M&M cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite holiday beverage
Notes
- Too much flour can lead to dry, dense cookies. Spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level it off with a knife rather than scooping it directly from the bag to ensure accuracy.
- If you have the time, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. Chilling helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking, resulting in thicker, chewier cookies.
- Ensure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before mixing.
- Once you add the dry ingredients, mix the dough just until combined. Overmixing can result in tough cookies.
- After removing them from the oven, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This helps them set and makes them less likely to break apart while still warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 292IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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