M&M's Christmas Cookies for Santa (2024)

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Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Chilling

30 mins

Total Time

53 mins

• 2cupsof all-purpose flour
• 1/2teaspoonof baking soda
• 12tablespoonsof buttersoftened
• 1/2cupof granulated white sugar
• 3/4cupof firmly packed golden brown sugar
• 1teaspoonof kosher salt
• 1teaspoonof pure vanilla extract
• 1large egg
• 1large egg yolk
• 3/4cupof milk chocolate chips
• 3/4cupof white chocolate chips
• 1/2cupof Mini Christmas M&M's Baking Bits plus more for topping cookie dough before baking

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda.

3. In the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment, combine butter, both sugars, vanilla and salt. Beat on medium speed until well combined, about 2 minutes.

4. Add egg and egg yolk, scraping down sides of bowl as necessary.

5. Add in flour mixture and continue mixing just until incorporated.

6. Add in chocolate chips and M&M's and give a final stir. For best results, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking.

7. Measure cookie dough balls with a medium cookie sized cookie scoop.

8. Place cookie dough on baking sheet and top with additional mini M&M's.

9. Bake 8-10 minutes, just until edges are a light golden brown.

10. Don't over bake as cookie will continue baking as it cools.

Nutrition Facts

M&M'S Christmas Cookies for Santa

Amount Per Serving

Calories 185Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Cholesterol 28mg9%

Sodium 160mg7%

Potassium 35mg1%

Carbohydrates 25g8%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 18g20%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 187IU4%

Calcium 29mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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