Chocolate Chip M&Ms Christmas Cookies

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This festive cookie recipe is a holiday classic and a family favorite, perfect for leaving on Santa’s cookie plate! 🍪🎅🏻

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups butter or margarine, slightly softened
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (about 2 cups)
  • 1 bag (14 oz) M&M’s chocolate candies

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare the Dough:
    • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, shortening, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
    • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
    • Gradually stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt. The dough will be stiff.
    • Gently fold in the chocolate chips and M&M’s candies until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  3. Shape the Cookies:
    • Using a level teaspoon or a #70 cookie/ice cream scoop, drop dough balls onto an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
  4. Bake the Cookies:
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 10–11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will remain soft.
    • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 1–2 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Yield

Approximately 6–7 dozen cookies, depending on the size of your scoops.

Tips for the Perfect Christmas Cookies

  • Customize the M&Ms: Use red and green holiday-themed M&M’s for an extra festive touch!
  • Measure Flour Correctly: Use the scoop-and-level method to avoid adding too much flour, which can make the cookies dry.
  • Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. You can also freeze the dough for fresh cookies on demand.
  • Santa’s Plate: These pair wonderfully with a glass of cold milk—or hot cocoa for the grown-ups!

Make these cookies part of your holiday tradition, and watch them disappear before Christmas morning! 🎄🍪

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