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    Home » Christmas » Chocolate M&M Christmas Cookie

    Chocolate M&M Christmas Cookie

    Published: Dec 14, 2020 · Modified: Dec 15, 2020 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    The perfect Christmas cookie! These Chocolate M&M Christmas Cookies are colorful and festive and taste amazing. 

    Chocolate M&M Christmas Cookie holding in my hand

    Chocolate Christmas Cookie

    Christmas means cookies. Lots and lots of cookies.

    I love getting festive with my cookies and these Chocolate M&M Christmas Cookie are so easy to make and so perfect for Christmas.

    The perfect chocolate cookie loaded with red and green M&M candies, how perfect!

    If you love cookies as much as I do then check out even more after you make these.

    Directions

    Step one: Get started by whisked together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Once combined you can set it aside for later.

    dry ingredients being mixed in bowl

    Step two: Use a stand mixer or electric mixer beat softened butter with melted chocolate, sugar, and brown sugar.

    butter, chocolate, and sugar added to a clear bowl

    Step three: Once well combined add in egg, vanilla extract, and milk. Add in dry ingredients and mix until well combined.

    mixing egg and milk in a bowl

    Step four: Fold in 1 cup Christmas M&Ms. Place dough in the fridge and allow to chill for at least 2 hours.

    Step five: Once your dough has chilled you can preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Then you want to prepare your baking sheet with parchment paper or nonstick cooking spray.  Roll out into 1 inch balls and place them on your baking sheet

    adding MM candies to the baking sheet

    Step six: Add remaining  ¼ cup Christmas M&Ms to the tops of each cookie.  Bake for 12-13 minutes.

    FAQ

    Should my butter be soft? Yes you want softened butter that is just at room temperature. Make sure it's not warm and melted.

    Do I have to chill the dough? Yes chilling the dough is really important. You cookies will hold Shapiros much better when baking them chilled.

    Chocolate M&M Christmas Cookie on a napkin with milk

    Here are a few more of my favorite Christmas recipes:

    Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread: This one is the BEST for Christmas morning breakfast. 

    Santa's Favorite Cookie: Yes are Santa's favorite cookies! Well at least in my house they are 😉 

    Edible Christmas Cookie Dough: Just in case you don't want to cook your cookies check this one out!

    If you tried this recipe or any of my recipes I would love to hear from you, leave me a comment below. You can also connect with me on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, PINTEREST, and YOUTUBE.

    I would love for you to follow along and discover more amazing recipes.

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    Chocolate M&M Christmas Cookie on a napkin with milk

    Chocolate M&M Christmas Cookie

    Jennie Duncan
    The perfect Christmas cookie! These Chocolate M&M Christmas Cookies are colorful and festive and taste amazing. 
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 13 mins
    chilling time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 28 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20 cookies
    Calories 201 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup cocoa powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
    • ½ cup chocolate chips (melted)
    • ⅓ cup sugar
    • ⅔ cup brown sugar (packed)
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 tablespoon milk
    • 1 ¼ cup Christmas M&Ms

    Instructions
     

    • Whisked together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Once combined set aside.
    • Using a stand mixer or electric mixer beat softened butter with melted chocolate, sugar, and brown sugar.
    • Once well combined add in egg, vanilla extract, and milk. Add in dry ingredients and mix until well combined. 
    • Fold in 1 cup Christmas M&Ms. Place dough in the fridge and allow to chill for at least 2 hours. 
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and roll out into 1 inch balls and place them on your baking sheet.
    • Add remaining ¼ cup Christmas M&Ms to the tops of each cookie.  Bake for 12-13 minutes. 

    Notes

    FAQ

    Should my butter be soft? Yes you want softened butter that is just at room temperature. Make sure it's not warm and melted. 
    Do I have to chill the dough? Yes chilling the dough is really important. You cookies will hold Shapiros much better when baking them chilled. 

    Nutrition

    Sodium: 75mgCalcium: 34mgVitamin C: 0.1mgVitamin A: 195IUSugar: 21gFiber: 1gPotassium: 52mgCholesterol: 23mgCalories: 201kcalSaturated Fat: 5gFat: 9gProtein: 2gCarbohydrates: 28gIron: 0.9mg
    Keyword Chocolate M&M Christmas Cookie
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