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Delicious Christmas Green M&M cookies ready to be served during the holidays

Christmas Green M&M Cookies

Bright, chewy cookies loaded with candy-coated M&Ms, perfect for holiday trays and parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie base
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened Use high-quality unsalted butter for best flavor.
  • 1 2/3 cups Granulated sugar For chewier cookies, you can substitute part with light brown sugar.
  • 2 Large Eggs Helps to bind the dough.
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
  • 6 drops Green food coloring Adjust for desired color.
Dry ingredients
  • 3 cups All-purpose flour Measure accurately for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch Adds tenderness to cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the mix-in
  • 2 cups Red and green M&Ms Use standard size for best appearance.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Mix in the vanilla extract and green food coloring.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Fold in 1 1/2 cups of M&Ms, saving the remaining to press on top after baking.
  8. Scoop 1 1/2 tablespoon portions of dough onto the lined tray, spaced 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake the cookies for 11-13 minutes, pressing remaining M&Ms onto warm tops.
  2. Cool the cookies completely on the cookie sheet.

Notes

For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 15-30 minutes. Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 7 days.