Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies
These festive cookies combine classic chocolate chip dough with colorful red and green M&M’s. Soft in the center, lightly crisp at the edges, and loaded with holiday cheer, they’re a surefire way to brighten any gathering.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Add-ins
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup red and green M&M’s
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, and salt.
Mixing Dough
- In a large bowl, beat butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in chocolate chips and M&M’s until evenly distributed.
- Chill dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are a light golden color and centers are still soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough for 30 minutes ensures the cookies hold their shape and develop deeper flavor.
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.