M&M Chocolate Christmas Cookies . . . soft, fudgy, and loaded with chocolate chips and M&M’s, these cookies are sure to become a favorite!
I love a good chocolate chip M&M cookie, but one day I was craving something even more chocolatey, so I decided to try a chocolate version. It’s a pretty close competition, but I think I might like this version even more!
They turned out nice and chewy, and perfectly soft. They are loaded with chocolate chips, and the red and green M&M’s make them just perfect for Christmas. I opted to use the mini M&M’s this time, and they are perfect because you get more in every bite.
I don’t know anyone who can resist an M&M cookie, and these would look especially pretty on a Christmas goodie tray. And of course they would make great neighbor gifts!
How to make Chocolate M&M Cookies:
- Cream softened butter and sugars in a large mixing bowl till creamy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
- Sift together flour, cocoa, soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir in with chocolate chips and M&M’s. I used the mini holiday M&M’s.
- Drop by rounded spoonfuls (or roll in balls), and place on lightly greased cookie sheets. I like to press additional m&m’s into the top of the cookie dough balls.
- Bake at 350° for about 9-10 minutes.
It’s National Cookie Day, just in time for all your holiday baking! I’m teaming up again with some talented blogger to bring you 13 decadent cookie recipes that are perfect for sharing. Enjoy!
Brand new cookie recipes:
- M&M Chocolate Christmas Cookies right here at Creations by Kara
- Maple Bacon Shortbread Cookies from Hey Grill Hey
- Pecan Pie Cookies from Namely Marly
- Buried Chocolate Cherry Cookies from 365 Days of Slow Cooking
- Florentine Lace Cookies from Ashlee Marie
- Peanut Butter Blossoms from Life Made Simple
- Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies from The Baker Upstairs
A few more of my favorite cookie recipes:
- Candy Cane Peppermint Kiss Cookies
- White Chocolate Dipped Gingersnaps
- Raspberry Ribbon Cookies
- Chewy Snickerdoodle Recipe
- Orange Creamsicle Cookies
- White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
- Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Kit Kat Cookies
- Iced Pumpkin Cookies
- Gumdrop Cookies
- Candy Cane Kiss Cookies
- Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
M&M Chocolate Christmas Cookies
M&M Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 ⅔ cups flour
- ½ cup cocoa
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
- 1 11 oz bag Mini Christmas M&Ms
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugars in a large mixing bowl till creamy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
- Sift together flour, cocoa, soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir in with chocolate chips and M&M's.
- Drop by rounded spoonfuls (or roll in balls), and place on lightly greased cookie sheets.
- If desired, press additional M&M's into the top of the cookie dough balls.
- Bake at 350° for about 9-10 minutes. Let sit on the pan for about 5 minutes, then remove to cooling racks.
Nutrition
Loaded with colorful M&M’s, these chocolate Christmas cookies are a favorite with both kids and adults!
Hi Kara-
These look great, and love the type of texture you are describing. Can you give me a little more detail regarding how to know when the cookies are done? Should the edges be set but cookie still looks a bit under-done, or cook until cookie looks fully set?
Thanks, Lauren
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I always like to bake my cookies just till the edges are done. The middle will continue to cook after they are removed from the oven, and I like my cookies soft! If I’m trying a new recipe, often times I will just bake one test cookie to see how long it needs to bake in my oven, because I know they all vary. Hope that helps!
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This is my go to recipe any time of the year! I can’t resist them. Perfect recipe… so delicious, perfect texture. Also works without the chocolate chips.. but if you love chocolate more power to you:)
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I agree, they are way too good to only be made at Christmas time! I actually do sometimes leave out the chips and add more M&M’s. My kids like them that way, but I like them with some of the ooey gooey melted chips. 🙂
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I love how these are a little crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. I wanted a chocolate based cookie to add mint chips too, so I replaced the vanilla extract with mint and M&M’s with mint chips and they remind me of the Andes mints I love.
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That sounds amazing! I bet they would also be good with Andes baking bits. I love those things!
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Soooo good! Moist, chewy and well balanced flavors. I thought they might be too sweet since I had to make extra wet batter (was too dry when I originally mixed the wet and dry ingredients). Came out great! Made ours bigger so had to cook longer. Used mini chips and M&Ms. Won best cookie in family cookie contest!!
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Yay, I’m happy to hear they were an award winner! I know they’re always a hit with my family, that’s for sure.
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These look so easy to make! Yummy!
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They are easy, and so tasty!
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