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Christmas M&M Mini Cookies

Festive Christmas M&M Mini Cookies for an Easy Holiday Treat

Enjoy the magic of Christmas with these delightful and colorful Christmas M&M Mini Cookies that are perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar can substitute with light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar reduce for milder sweetness
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract can substitute with imitation vanilla
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour can replace with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips can swap with dark chocolate chips
  • 1 cup red and green M&M Minis essential for the festive look

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • spatula
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream 1 cup of softened unsalted butter, 1 cup of dark brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar in a mixing bowl for 2-3 minutes until fluffy.
  2. Add 2 large room temperature eggs and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, mixing for another 3 minutes.
  3. Whisk together 2 3/4 cups of flour and 1 teaspoon of baking powder in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the wet ingredients.
  4. Gently fold in 1 cup of mini semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup of red and green M&M Minis using a spatula.
  5. Form small cookie balls, flatten slightly, and place them on a lined baking sheet.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for approximately 8 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better texture and prevent overmixing to maintain softness. Press extra M&M's on top for a festive look.

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