M&M Christmas Cookies
These soft, chewy cookies are loaded with chocolate chips and red and green M&M's. A favorite of both kids and adults during the holiday season--or any time of year.
Servings: 2 -3 dozen
Calories: 270kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cups butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 2 cups red and green or any color M&Ms candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- With an electric mixer, beat the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs and vanilla.
- Gradually stir in the flour mixture until everything is well combined. With a wooden spoon, stir in the chocolate chips and M&Ms.
- Form 1/4 cup of dough into large balls and place about 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until just brown around the edges. For soft, chewy cookies, do not overbake.
- Let cookies stand for 2 minutes on cookies sheets, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 210mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g