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Fun and festive Christmas chocolate chip cookies are studded with M&Ms and packed with sprinkles for a favorite holiday treat!
A Favorite Holiday Cookie
We LOVE Christmas baking!
One of our favorite things to bake around the holidays is cookies! Our Christmas chocolate chip cookies are an EASY favorite (our kids are obsessed). They are not only simple but perfect for sharing – or for Santa’s plate!
What we love the most is how delicious and festive they are. Everyone – kids and adults – loves them! Who doesn’t want M&Ms in their cookies – AND sprinkles?!
If you love Chocolate Chip Cookies and Christmas, then these are for you!!
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- Classic + no-fail. We use the base of our Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe which is tried and true – and come out perfect every time!
- 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.
- Holiday perfection. They are festive and perfect for gifting – great for parties and any get-togethers.
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOK TIME: 7 minutes
- ½ cup butter, softened – We used unsalted but salted butter can be used as well. See How to Soften Butter Quickly
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup brown sugar – We used light brown sugar, but dark brown sugar can be used for a slightly chewier texture.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs – room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups all-purpose flour – see How to Measure Flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt – Reduce or omit if using salted butter.
- ½ cup nonperils sprinkles – Chirstmas colored
- 1½ cups Christmas M&Ms, divided
- 1 cup chocolate chips – milk, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate chip
How to Make Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies
- PREP. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet and set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
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Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
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
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Cover and store in the fridge for 1-2 days or freeze 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.
