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    Christmas M&M Cookies

    Dec 7, 2020 · Modified: Jan 21, 2023 by Sandra Flegg

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    Crispy on the outside edges and chewy in the middle, these Christmas M&M cookies are loaded with M&M's and chocolate chips for a delicious cookie that is irresistible.

    A stack of Christmas M&M Cookies with one leaning at the front of the stack. this recipe!

    Another great Christmas cookie that is very popular in our household. I like to make them oversized, a bit larger than a golf ball and the recipe will make 16 large cookies.

    These Holiday Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies have ½ cup of vanilla pudding mix which gives these cookies a great texture and flavour.

    ingredients & substitutions

    A full list of ingredients and instructions is included in the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

    • butter - should be at room temperature
    • eggs - should be a room temperature. Take them out of the refrigerator 30 to 60 minutes before you begin the recipe.
    • M&M's - are the stars in this recipe. I like to use the plain chocolate ones with holiday colours. You may substitute any type of M&M.
    • Chocolate chips - semisweet or milk chocolate chocolate chips are delicious in these cookies or you can also use white chocolate chips or a combination of both!

    step-by-step instructions

    M&M Christmas cookies on a plate with decorative Santas.

    You can use a hand mixer or stand mixer for this recipe. Start by cream together the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar. Cream for 1 minute until light and fluffy.

    Next, add in the eggs and vanilla. Beat for 30 seconds on medium speed until combined.

    In a separate bowl , combine all-purpose flour, instant vanilla pudding mix, baking soda and salt. Whisk together until combined.

    Several M&M Holiday Cookies in a red cookie tin.

    Beating on low speed of mixer, gradually add in flour mixture, beating just until combined.

    Using a wooden spoon and by hand, add in chocolate chips and M&M's. Stir just until they are mixed into the dough.

    Using two heaping tablespoons of dough, (or an ice cream scoop) roll into balls and place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets 2 inches apart. 

    Bake in 350°F oven for 17-19 minutes. (Cookies will still be a little soft in the middle). 

    Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then move to wire rack to cool. (Note that these cookies are delicious enjoyed warm from the oven)!!

    tips for making this recipe

    Use butter softened at room temperature. Using cold or room temperature butter causes the cookies to bake differently. If butter is too cold, the cookies won't spread nicely - too soft, they will spread too much.

    When you press your finger into the butter, you should see the indentation after you remove it.

    Eggs should also be at room temperature. Always remove eggs from the refrigerator about a half hour to an hour before you begin baking.

    M&M Christmas cookies in red cookie tin with snowflakes and a glass of milk sitting beside it.

    you might also enjoy these cookie recipes

    • Toffee Chocolate Chip Ice Box Cookies
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    Christmas M&M Cookies


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    • Author: Sandra Flegg
    • Total Time: 29 minutes
    • Yield: 16
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    Description

    Crispy on the outside edges and chewy in the middle, these cookies are loaded with M&M's and chocolate chips for a delicious cookie that is irresistible.


    Ingredients

    1 cup butter, softened at room temperature

    ½ cup brown sugar

    ½ cup granulated sugar

    1 large egg

    ½ tsp. vanilla extract

    2 cups all-purpose flour

    ½ cup instant vanilla pudding mix

    1 tsp. baking soda

    ¼ tsp. salt

    ¾ cup chocolate chips

    1 cup chocolate M&M's


    Instructions

    1. In a large mixing bowl, or stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, combine butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar. Cream for 1 minute until light and fluffy.

    2. Add in eggs and vanilla. Beat for 30 seconds on medium speed until combined.

    3. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, instant vanilla pudding mix, baking soda and salt. Whisk together until combined.

    4. Beating on low speed of mixer, gradually add in flour mixture, beating just until combined.

    5. Using a wooden spoon and by hand, add in chocolate chips and M&M's. Stir just until they are mixed into the dough.

    6. Using two heaping tablespoons of dough, roll into balls and place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets 2 inches apart. 

    7. Bake in 350°F oven for 17-19 minutes. (Cookies will still be a little soft in the middle). 

    8. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then move to wire rack to cool. (Note that these cookies are delicious enjoyed warm from the oven)!!

     

    Notes

    1. Storage instructions: store cooled cookies in a covered container at room temperature for up to five days. 
    2. Cookies can be frozen for up to two months by placing cooled cookies in ziplock freezer bags or layer between sheets or parchment paper in freezer-safe container.
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 19 minutes
    • Category: Cookies
    • Method: Oven Baked
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cookie
    • Calories: 331
    • Sugar: 27.4 g
    • Sodium: 142.3 mg
    • Fat: 17.7 g
    • Saturated Fat: 10.9 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 41.1 g
    • Fiber: 1.5 g
    • Protein: 3.4 g
    • Cholesterol: 43.9 mg

    Keywords: Cookies, Holiday Baking

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    1. Cheryl

      July 07, 2021 at 1:53 pm

      Hello! These cookies sound so good! Just out of curiosity, about how many boxes of pudding mix would equal one half cup?
      Thanks!

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      • Sandra

        July 07, 2021 at 2:04 pm

        One 180g box is approximately one cup. The box that would typically fit 'one pie shell' would be enough to make two batches of these cookies. Thanks! Hope you enjoy them 🙂 Sandra

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    2. Nicole

      November 17, 2021 at 4:18 pm

      Hi! Do you use salted or unsalted butter?
      Thanks 🙂

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      • Sandra

        November 17, 2021 at 8:22 pm

        You could use either in this recipe. If you use unsalted, add the salt as suggested in the recipe. If you use salt, omit the salt in the ingredients list.

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    3. Tim

      January 23, 2023 at 3:46 pm

      The kids ate these so fast had to hide one to be able to try it. Love the vanilla pudding with the M&M's in this delicious recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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