Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies are our go-to cookie for the holidays! They are soft, chewy, and packed with chocolate chips, Christmas M&Ms, and festive sprinkles. They’re a fun holiday twist on classic chocolate chip cookies and are perfect for cookie trays, parties, and baking with kids.

We love these because they’re colorful, easy to scoop, and full of chocolate in every bite. Chopped M&Ms go right into the dough, whole M&Ms go on top, and the sprinkles make them extra cute for Christmas.

For more festive favorites, check out our Christmas Sugar Cookies and Italian Christmas Cookies.

Why you’ll love them + Why they work:

  • So simple. As with most cookies, the batter is simple and they bake up in minutes! The batter is perfect for storing or freezing to whip out for a last-minute treat.
  • So much flavor! Chopped M&Ms add candy pieces throughout the dough.
  • Butter and oil create great texture. Butter adds flavor while oil helps keep the cookies soft.
  • Chopped and whole M&Ms give the best look. Chopped M&Ms spread through the dough, while whole candies on top make each cookie extra festive.
Ingredients for Christmas chocolate chip cookies on a kitchen counter.

Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • Butter (½ cup): Adds rich flavor and helps create a classic cookie base.
  • Vegetable oil (½ cup): Keeps the cookies soft and tender.
  • Packed light brown sugar (1 cup): Adds moisture, sweetness, and a chewy texture.
  • Granulated sugar (1 cup): Sweetens the cookies and helps them bake with lightly crisp edges.
  • Eggs (2): Binds the dough together and help the cookies bake up soft.
  • All-purpose flour (3 cups): Gives the cookies structure and helps them hold their shape.
  • Baking soda (1 teaspoon): Helps the cookies spread and bake properly.
  • Baking powder (1 teaspoon): Adds lift and helps the cookies stay soft.
  • Salt (1 teaspoon): Balances the sweetness and enhances the chocolate flavor.
  • Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon): Adds warm flavor and makes the cookies taste homemade.
  • Sprinkles (½ cup): Adds Christmas color and make the cookies festive.
  • Christmas M&Ms, divided (1½ cups): Adds candy crunch, chocolate flavor, and festive color inside and on top of the cookies.
  • Chocolate chips, milk, semi-sweet or dark chocolate chip (2 cups): Adds melty chocolate throughout the cookies.

How to Make Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies

PREP. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet and set aside.

Adding M&Ms and sprinkles to Christmas chocolate chip cookie batter.
Scooping cookie dough on a lined baking sheet.

BATTER. In a stand mixer (or with a hand mixer in a large bowl), cream ½ cup butter, ½ cup oil, 1 cup brown sugar, and 1 cup granulated sugar. Add 2 eggs and beat until fluffy.

  • Add 3 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla, and mix until incorporated.
  • Chop ½ cup M&M’s and fold into cookie dough mixture along with ½ cup nonpareil sprinkles and 1 cup chocolate chips. 
Christmas Cookies scooped on a baking sheet.
Topping Christmas cookie dough balls with M&Ms and chocolate chips.

BAKE. Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop dough, roll it into balls, and place it onto the prepared baking sheet. Use 1 cup whole M&M’s and 1 cup chocolate chips to top the cookie dough balls with. Bake for 9–11 minutes.

  • Let cookies sit on the cookie sheet for a few minutes, then remove to a rack to cool.
    Close up of stacks of Christmas chocolate chip cookies with bite taken out.
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    Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

    By: Kristyn Merkley
    My Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies are so simple (perfect for the kiddos to help with). They are a holiday favorite!!
    Servings: 36
    Prep: 15 minutes
    Cook: 9 minutes
    Total: 24 minutes

    Equipment

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    Ingredients 

    • ½ cup butter
    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ cup sprinkles
    • 1½ cups Christmas M&Ms, divided
    • 2 cup chocolate chips, milk, semi-sweet or dark chocolate chip

    Instructions 

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet and set aside.
    • In a stand mixer (or with a hand mixer in a large bowl), cream butter, oil and both sugars. Add eggs and beat until fluffy.
    • Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and vanilla, and mix until incorporated.
    • Chop ½ cup M&Ms and fold into cookie dough mixture along with sprinkles and 1/2 the chocolate chips.
    • Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop dough, roll into balls and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Top with more whole M&Ms. Bake for 9–11 minutes.
    • Let cookies sit on the cookie sheet for a few minutes, then remove to a rack to cool.
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    Notes

    Store the dough, covered, in the fridge for 1-2 days or frozen for 3-4 months, See How to Freeze Cookie Dough for tips.
    Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 187kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 18mg, Sodium: 130mg, Potassium: 35mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 22g, Vitamin A: 123IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 30mg, Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

    Recipe FAQ

    How to store the dough?

    Cover and store in the fridge for 1-2 days or freeze for 3-4 months. See How to Freeze Cookie Dough for tips.

    How to store Christmas chocolate chip cookies?

    Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months.

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    1 Comment

    1. Liz says:

      5 stars
      Easy to make, came out great !