M&M Cookies Christmas Cookies (Printer-Friendly)
Buttery M&M cookies, soft centers, rich chocolate chips, and festive holiday colors for sharing and gifting.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cookie Dough
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1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
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3/4 cup (165g) packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon light corn syrup (or golden syrup, maple syrup, or rice syrup)
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1 large egg, at room temperature
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2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon fine salt
→ Add-ins
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1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 cup (180g) M&M's candies, divided
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until the mixture is pale and creamy. Continue mixing for at least 2 to 3 minutes.
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Beat in the light corn syrup, vanilla extract, and egg until the mixture is just combined. Do not over-mix.
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Sift in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until a soft, pliable dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add extra flour one tablespoon at a time until manageable.
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Gently fold in half of the chocolate chips and half of the M&M's using a spatula or your hands, mixing only until distributed throughout the dough.
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Scoop dough into balls using a 1 tablespoon-size cookie scoop for standard cookies (yielding 18 to 20 cookies), or 2 tablespoon portions for jumbo cookies (yielding about 12). Place dough balls at least 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
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Press the remaining M&M's and chocolate chips onto the tops of each cookie dough ball.
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Bake cookies in the preheated oven for 11–12 minutes, until edges turn golden but centers appear puffy and underdone. Do not overbake.
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Remove baking sheets from the oven and tap them lightly on the counter to help flatten the cookies. Allow cookies to cool on sheets for 30 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
# Helpful Hints:
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Softness is achieved by adding light corn syrup, which keeps centers tender without refrigeration or chilling.