M&M Christmas Cookies
Candy-studded sugar cookies with tender centers and slightly crisp edges, bursting with colorful holiday M&M's.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.5 cup vegetable shortening
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients & Add-ins
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup holiday M&M's
Instructions
Wet Ingredients
- Cream together the unsalted butter, vegetable shortening, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
Dry Ingredients & Add-ins
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
- Fold in the holiday M&M's gently, being careful not to crush the candy shells.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart and pressing down slightly.
- Bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are set and lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chill dough for 30 minutes to prevent excessive spreading.
Use parchment paper or silicone mats to avoid sticking.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Use parchment paper or silicone mats to avoid sticking.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18g
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