Our Favorite Christmas Cookies plus dozens of others to share this holiday season. They’re great to make for holiday parties and functions or to package and give as gifts to neighbors, friends and family.
One of our all-time favorite things to do this time of year is bake cookies!! It’s something we do all year long but something we especially look forward to during the holidays.
Making treats and assembling plates for neighbors, friends and church members is a common occurrence and a tradition we look forward to each year. That is why I’m sharing our classic Christmas Cookies recipe today (modified off of our classic Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe), along with dozens of other Christmas cookies that are great to enjoy this time of year!
Whether you’re baking up several types for a fun holiday party or only baking a few for a cozy night at home, I’ve listed several Christmas cookie recipes that I know you’ll love along with some tips and packaging ideas.
Christmas Cookie Tips
Most all of these recipes include tips and tricks in the post, but I wanted to include some general cookies tips here:
Many cookies keep for about a week when stored in an airtight container. Including a piece of white bread helps keep the cookies soft.
Most cookie dough can be frozen and stored for up to 3 months. This is especially helpful as December is particularly busy with shopping and other Christmas events. Keeping dough on hand will give you a quick freshly baked treat for any event.
Line your pans with parchment paper, not only does it keep the cookies from sticking, but it makes for easy clean up.
how to package christmas cookies
Here are some of our top tips for packaging cookies this holiday season:
The easiest is to put the cookies in a store bought holiday box or bin. Dress it up by putting piece of tissue paper, or holiday napkin, in the box before placing the cookies inside.
Wrap in Cellophane: This is particularly pretty. Place cookies on a holiday plate and cover with plastic wrap. Then, place the plate in the center of a piece of cellophane, bring all the sides up over the plate and gather them together. Finally, tie closed with a holiday ribbon or tulle.
Bake the cookies the same size and stack them in a large mouth mason jar. Cover the lid with Christmas fabric or paper. Tie a ribbon around the top.
Save those Pringles cans! Wash and dry, then wrap the can with decorative holiday paper. Stack the cookies in the can, cover with the lid, and top with a gift wrapping bow.
A brown lunch bag is pretty in its simplicity. Stack cookies in a brown lunch bag. Fold the top over and punch two holes. Thread a simple ribbon through, tulle or raffia also work, and tie the top closed.
But because these M&M cookies are so fun and festive, they’re definitely our main go-to. It’s simple, it’s delicious, it gets rave reviews and it’s one even the kids can help make.
This recipe is filled with sprinkles and M&Ms and is great for gift giving or even for Santa’s plate. Its makes 3 dozen so it’s also great to make for any holiday function or party.
How to Make them
These are our go-to cookies to leave out for Santa AND to bring to holiday parties. They’re so yummy and festive. You really can’t go wrong with them. Here is how we make them.
CREAM + BEAT. Preheat oven to 350. Cream butter, oil and sugars. Add eggs and beat until fluffy.
SPRINKLES + M&Ms. Fold in sprinkles. Use cookie scoop to put on greased cookie tray. Top with 4-5 M&Ms.
BAKE. Bake at 350 for about 8-10 minutes.
Let the cookies cool before adding them to Santa’s plate. Or you can STORE them in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. 😉
Christmas Cookie Variations
This recipe is so simple and so easy to change up!! Here are some other ways we like to enjoy these Christmas Cookies by using the same base recipe and modifying it just a bit. 😉
White Chocolate Dipped Cookies – Make the cookies without adding M&Ms or sprinkles to the batter. Let set and then dip in melted white chocolate and sprinkle with holiday sprinkles.
Candy Cane Bit Cookies – Make the cookies and add 1 tsp peppermint extract to the batter. Top with crushed candy canes and holiday chocolate chips.
Candy Cane Kiss Cookies – Make the cookies with chocolate chips or peppermint chips and right after pulling them from the oven – add a Candy Cane Kiss!
Chocolate Chip Cookies – can you really go wrong with the go-to classic recipe? I think not!!
Like I said – so easy to change up! And all of these are perfect for the holidays.
If you’re looking for a simple, festive and delicious Christmas goody, these ones will be perfect! And trust me when I say that Santa LOVES them too! ;D
We hope you enjoy our classic Christmas cookie recipe and the dozens of other shared today. Hopefully, they will be simple and perfect for all your cookie exchanges and holiday fun this season.
Keep scrolling past the recipe card for even more Christmas cookie recipes!
These are our family's favorite Christmas cookie recipe! Not only are they delicious, but they are great for gifting to family, friends and neighbors or leaving out for Santa.
Here are some of my favorite cookies to make at Christmas. Some take a little more work than others, but are definitely worth it. They’re classics this holiday season, so be sure to check them out.
DessertSpritz Cookie Recipe
Spritz cookies are buttery and sweet pressed cookies. They are festive and so fun to make, with all kinds of shapes!
Super soft and full of cinnamon - this Snickerdoodles recipe is sure to be a hit! They're one of our all-time favorite cookie recipes and always get so many compliments!
Christmas Wreath Cookies are made from cornflakes mixed in a marshmallow coating and speckled with cinnamon candies. They are fun and easy kid-friendly goodies.
Classic Christmas Oreo cookies dipped in milk or white chocolate and topped with festive sprinkles make for a decadent treat! You'll love these sweet little bites.
What's not to love about these delicious and buttery shortbread cookies that just melt in your mouth? It only takes a small handful of common ingredients!
Perfectly textured with a combination of whole and blended oats, deliciously flavored with spices, and topped with a sweet icing glaze—they're amazing!
These gingerbread men cookies have soft centers and crispy edges. Then they're filled with brown sugar, molasses & warm spices for a delicious gingerbread flavor. Frost with royal icing or a buttercream frosting for the perfect holiday cookie.
BEST Gingersnap Cookies - our favorite recipe for the classic cookie filled with molasses, ginger and cinnamon!!
Total Time: 19minutes
5 from 1 vote
Festive Christmas Cookies
We also love having some delicious cookies that are also festive and great for parties and get togethers!
Here are some of our favorite cookies that are a little more festive and fun.
DessertPeppermint Meltaway Cookie Recipe
Soft and butter-y Peppermint Melt Aways! This holiday cookie is delicious and melts in your mouth and has a peppermint glaze, topped with crushed candy canes!
Everyone loves these soft and tasty Eggnog Cookies with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. These cookies are also topped with an eggnog glaze and are perfect for the holidays.
Peppermint Cheesecake Cookies - a sweet and festive holiday treat. Soft and yummy cookies made with cheesecake instant pudding and peppermint baking chips!
This recipe is SO simple, you'll want to make these cinnamon-y cookies drizzled with baking chocolate all the time!! The fact that these Cinnamon Roll Cookies are bite-sized makes it even harder to not eat the whole batch!
My Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies Are Beyond Easy (Perfect For The Kiddos To Help With). If You Love Chocolate Chip Cookies And You Love Christmas, Then You Have To Try This Recipe.
What is Christmas without Sugar Cookies cut into holiday shapes with red and green frosting? We have several different recipes that will give you that Christmas Cookie Fix. And, of course, they are all delicious!
DessertPeppermint Sugar Cookies Recipe
Peppermint Sugar Cookies - the softest sugar cookie with hints of peppermint and topped with a creamy peppermint frosting and candy cane pieces.
One of everyone's favorite cookies in bar form - these soft Sugar Cookie Bars are simple and are topped with a delicious buttercream frosting that makes this dessert irresistible.
So delicious and festive Peppermint Oreo Sugar Cookies. A great treat for family, friends, and neighbors. Recipe includes your favorite sugar cookie mix, andes peppermint baking chips, and candy cane oreos!!
Our ALL-TIME favorite Sugar Cookie recipe!! They are always so soft and have the best, creamy frosting with hints of almond. Everyone loves these delicious sugar cookies.
We also know that sometimes, cookies (in general) are all you want to bake at Christmas time. Here are some of the classic cookies we like to make all year long, but are also great additions to any party or cookie plate!
DessertGooey Butter Cookies Recipe
Whether you call them butter cookies or cake mix cookies, you know they are ultra yummy! These cookies are made with a yellow cake mix, butter, cream cheese, and a few additional ingredients. They are so gooey, chewy, and moist - it's impossible to resit them!
Soft and crunchy butter cookies are everyone's favorite! They are a delicious classic must-make for any holiday party and are delicious plain or frosted.
These Funfetti Cookies are quick, simple and a kid-favorite! They are made using funfetti cake mix and can be topped with canned frosting or homemade frosting along with every kids' favorite - SPRINKLES!
These almond cookies are not only soft and a bit chewy - but they're easy to make and are full of flavor. With hints of almond through out the cookie, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite in no time.
Delicious Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies (aka Peanut Butter Blossoms) are soft, chewy cookies with peanut butter goodness and topped with a tasty chocolate-y Hershey's Kiss!
Chewy chocolate chip cookies filled with tasty oats! These are the best cookies to satisfy that sweet tooth. A little crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Perfectly chewy coconut cookies make the perfect sweet treat when you want something light. With a tasty tropical twist, these delish bites are done in under 30 minutes!
These Easy Oatmeal Cookies are a family favorite because they are chewy, soft and always gone in minutes. Filled with brown sugar and oats, these cookies are irresistible and will soon become a go-to cookie recipe.
Soft and Chewy M&M Cookies - these fun and colorful cookies are perfect all year long and easily changed up with the M&Ms you use. They're a family favorite!
My name is Kristyn and I’m the mom of SIX stinkin’ cute kids and the wife to my smokin’ hot hubby, Lo. My mom’s maiden name is Luna, and I’m one of the many crafty “Lil’ Lunas” in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!
Those cookies look soooo yummy and fun to make! My son is 7, just the perfect age for cookie baking!! What brand/where did you find those cute holly berry and leaves sprinkles please?
These came out wonderful… great recipe and they are so festive! There are so many cookie recipes out there and I’m always nervous about trying new recipes but these are so great I will be adding to my recipe book! Thank you for sharing !
These cookies turned out beautiful and delicious. I made these to take to a ministry where toys were given out to kids in need. They cookies were on the table with many other kinds and these were most often first choice because they were so festive and attractive (and the m&m’s). Thanks for this wonderful recipe it was used to bless some precious kids. Each batch made 3 dozen cookies using a cookie scoop. They were very consistent and easy to make. I was so pleased with them ! Recipe perfect and timing as is !
Who doesnt like a cookie that taste good and is easy to make? Not only is it pretty but you can change it to your liking. Perfect cookie for christmas giving!
I made these and they were super easy, but mind turned out a little salty? i know i only put in 1/2 tsp of salt, just like the recipe said…anyone have any idea why? was is because i used salted butter?
Tastes good but first batch came out too oily and flat, had to make the second batch with less oil for it to come out a bit better. Creative using m&ms and sprinkles for the Christmas feel
I have made 135 of these over the past 3 days to give as Christmas gifts. This recipe is so easy. Decoration variation is endless. Thank you for a great recipe. I will be using it for years to come. Merry Christmas!
These are delicious!!!! tested them out tonight before making them for a cookie exchange party, and wow!!! so good. i made some without m&ms and they’re great that way too. truly the perfect cookie. mine stayed very full and were the right amount of crispy on the outside but gooey on the inside. i baked them for a little longer. 350 for 9 minutes. they seem to get even more delicious as they settle.
mY GRANDKIDS ARE GOING TO LOVE THESE! dO YOU KNOW IF THESE FREEZE WELL? i’D LIKE TO MAKE THE COOKIE BALLS AHEAD, FREEZE THEN BAKE FOR A BIT LONGER THE DAY i NEED THEM. OR JUST MAKE THE COOKIES THE WEEK AHEAD AND FREEZE. aNY ADVICE? tHANK YOU!
I wish I knew for sure. I know too much flour, using margarine instead of butter, or over cooking can cause crumbly cookies. Did you happen to do any of those, if not, I’m not sure?? They aren’t a crumbly cookie, so they shouldn’t have turned out that way.
Flavor turned out amazing, but same issue with mine, it turned out crumbly? and very dense when cooking them….I softened the butter in the microwave, would that cause crumbly batter/cookies?
Was the butter melted? There are a few reasons cookies can become crumbly, like to much flour, over-baking, butter substitutes…but, I’m not sure what exactly caused yours to do that?
These are the cutest cookies!! Made them with my granddaughters today and we really had fun. But they tasted like vegetable oil and were very greasy. I will try again with less oil because the presentation is wonderful! Did anyone else have this issue? And if so, a good solution?
I lost my favorite recipe for christmas m&m cookies and stumbled upon this one. For some reason my cookies came out incredibly greasy/oily. They taste pretty good but definitely not something I feel comfortable sharing.
Can I use Extra Virgin olive oil instead of vegetable oil? They look great I got kisses and such to make more versions of it. Nice to have a common base! Baking makes the world go around, and a little sweeter!!?
I made these Christmas cookies, and they were abs d. I am making ahIn with peppermint choClYe bark. I made with candy cane hershey kiss, and they were ama. The baTter was delish. Imade with kinG auth flour.
Such a festive cookie! THese are going to be great to share with friends and family during the holidays! Such a simple recipe to follow and every batch turned out perfectly!
Fantastic cookies <3 On my first try cookies came out flat and pale (after 7min in the oven), but i changed the oven settings to the baking mode and let it bake for 10-12min and they came out really nice, thank you for the prefect recipe 🙂
PlEase check your RECIPE !!
It said one teaspoon of salt. My son was making cookies for a gift eXchange. I told him that was to much salt. He insisted to use that much BECAUSE he wanted to follow the recipe. They now taste like something i would feed the cows for a treat. It is 10:16 pm and i am having to clean Up and start a new recipe. I got my books out and sugar cookies 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of salt depending on how many cookies it is making. Please try your recipes before you post them and have someone proof read them.
I am sorry you feel that way. I do check every recipe. I would never share anything that I thought was too gross or that I wouldn’t eat. Most recipes I have seen call for anywhere between 1/2-1 1/4 teaspoon of salt. It is very normal. Maybe he accidentally used a tablespoon?
The baking time was not long enough, I know baking times differ, an electric oven usually bakes hotter than the gas stove. I usually bake my cookies on the low end. I think I tried 8 min, were not done, tried 9 min, not done, now I am trying 10 min. Hope this one is a charm.
I used a mix of the mini chocolate chips and sprinkles (Walmart had these fun Santa Hat Sprinkle Mix!). I cut back the salt to 1/2 tsp (based on conversation below). Very good recipe, I’ll be using it for more cookies.
These cookies were delicious I am using them for a gift this holiday season. I used a gas oven and I had to bake them for 12 minutes. After eight minutes they were definitely not cooked but 12 was the perfect amount of time thanks for sharing this recipe!
This recipe was perfect, and they ended up so cute! They turned out absolutely perfect when following the recipe to a T. Definitely recommend making these!
My kids love these cookies. We make them for all the holidays! We just change the color of the m&ms and sprinkles for each holiday theme. I haven’t found a recipe on lilluna.com that we haven’t LOVED!
My kids love these cookies. We make them for all the holidays! We just change the color of the m&ms and sprinkles for each holiday theme. I haven’t found a recipe on lilluna.com that we haven’t LOVED!
My kids and I had a great time making these a few nights ago. Loved that they were simple, quick, and yummy- perfect for young kids with limited patience and hungry bellies!
My now go-to cookie recipe! 1 son likes peppermint kisses, the other m&m’s, and the last likes white chocolate so I can divide up the dough and customize! Thanks for your wonderful recipes!
My favorite part about these cookies (aside from eating them, was trying all the different variations! One batch of cookies but adding some sprinkles or a kiss changed it completely. Love it!
These look so yummy, I love the festive sprinkles and M&M’s, they totally get me in the spirit! 😀
Those cookies look soooo yummy and fun to make! My son is 7, just the perfect age for cookie baking!! What brand/where did you find those cute holly berry and leaves sprinkles please?
I found them at good ol’ Target! Right near all their Christmas plates and things.
These came out wonderful… great recipe and they are so festive! There are so many cookie recipes out there and I’m always nervous about trying new recipes but these are so great I will be adding to my recipe book! Thank you for sharing !
These turned out amazing!!
Yay!! Thank you for letting me know!!
I`ve never been disappointed in one of Kristyns recipe`s!! My family loves them!
You are so sweet!!! Thanks so much Mary!!
Love to learn how to made easy and Quick cookies… Thank you
Yay..I’m glad!! I hope you like these! Thanks so much!
These cookies turned out beautiful and delicious. I made these to take to a ministry where toys were given out to kids in need. They cookies were on the table with many other kinds and these were most often first choice because they were so festive and attractive (and the m&m’s). Thanks for this wonderful recipe it was used to bless some precious kids. Each batch made 3 dozen cookies using a cookie scoop. They were very consistent and easy to make. I was so pleased with them ! Recipe perfect and timing as is !
That is wonderful!! Thank you so much for sharing that! Thank you!
Yummy. I’m going to try them with my daughter.
Hope you both like them!! 🙂
Wonderful recipies; thank you
Thanks so much! I Hope you like the ones you try 🙂
I’m glad I found this recipe! My cookies always go paper thin flat! These stayed plump and beautiful. Thank you!!
I’m glad they stayed plump for you! Thanks so much!
These are my favorite cookies to eat around Christmas time! They’re so easy to make and they taste delicious!
We made these cookies last year & I can’t wait to make them this year!! They are so festive & delicious & perfect for cookie exchanges!
These were so fun to make. I love that you can change the m&m colors depending on the season/holiday.
PS I love the Behind the scenes pictures
Do the eggs and butter need to be at room temperature for your cookie recipes?
I like to have room temp ingredients 🙂
We usually have our eggs and butter room temp unless the recipe calls for cold or melted butter.
Can the dough be made the night before and refrigerated?
Yes, it could 🙂 Enjoy!!
I was wondering what the conversion of 1/2 cup batter equals in grams?
Thanks
I’m sorry, but I really don’t know 🙁
Look festive and easy to make! I am not a baker!
They really are! Thank you 🙂 I hope you give them a try!
What type of oil works best?
Who doesnt like a cookie that taste good and is easy to make? Not only is it pretty but you can change it to your liking. Perfect cookie for christmas giving!
This looks delicious! I plan to use your recipe to make cookies this year. Does the M & M get baked also?
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Yes 🙂 I sure hope you like these! They are my fav!
So darling! Can’t wait to makE with my kids. GreaT addition to the christmas cookie platter.
Have fun making them with the kids! Thank you 🙂
I made these and they were super easy, but mind turned out a little salty? i know i only put in 1/2 tsp of salt, just like the recipe said…anyone have any idea why? was is because i used salted butter?
I like to use unsalted butter when baking. That could be why.
The main recipe doesn’t call for chocolate chips, yet i swear i see them in the photos. What gives?
Could just be broken m&m’s. You could for sure add chocolate chips.
Gotcha. Appreciate the prompt response, kristyn. Enjoy your holidays!
You too 🙂
Very tasty and cute! They are a hit in our house!
I am so glad they are!! Thank you for letting me know!
I just took a batch out of the oven. Are they supposed to be super soft, almost still undercooked? Will they harden when cold?
They are soft, but they do harden a little when they set. You can always add a couple minutes, if they are too gooey.
Tastes good but first batch came out too oily and flat, had to make the second batch with less oil for it to come out a bit better. Creative using m&ms and sprinkles for the Christmas feel
I dont havea cookie scoop. Would one table be the right measure?
No right or wrong. Just use a regular sized spoon to get a scoop. You can really make them as big or as small as you want.
I have made 135 of these over the past 3 days to give as Christmas gifts. This recipe is so easy. Decoration variation is endless. Thank you for a great recipe. I will be using it for years to come. Merry Christmas!
Awe, thank you so much!! I hope you have a Merry Christmas as well 🙂
These are delicious!!!! tested them out tonight before making them for a cookie exchange party, and wow!!! so good. i made some without m&ms and they’re great that way too. truly the perfect cookie. mine stayed very full and were the right amount of crispy on the outside but gooey on the inside. i baked them for a little longer. 350 for 9 minutes. they seem to get even more delicious as they settle.
Yes, they do get more delicious! Thank you so much for giving them a try & for letting me know!
mY GRANDKIDS ARE GOING TO LOVE THESE! dO YOU KNOW IF THESE FREEZE WELL? i’D LIKE TO MAKE THE COOKIE BALLS AHEAD, FREEZE THEN BAKE FOR A BIT LONGER THE DAY i NEED THEM. OR JUST MAKE THE COOKIES THE WEEK AHEAD AND FREEZE. aNY ADVICE? tHANK YOU!
Yep, they should be ok 🙂 Have fun & enjoy!
My batter turned out crumbly. Any idea why?
I wish I knew for sure. I know too much flour, using margarine instead of butter, or over cooking can cause crumbly cookies. Did you happen to do any of those, if not, I’m not sure?? They aren’t a crumbly cookie, so they shouldn’t have turned out that way.
Flavor turned out amazing, but same issue with mine, it turned out crumbly? and very dense when cooking them….I softened the butter in the microwave, would that cause crumbly batter/cookies?
Was the butter melted? There are a few reasons cookies can become crumbly, like to much flour, over-baking, butter substitutes…but, I’m not sure what exactly caused yours to do that?
Can you freeze these after making them?
I haven’t, but you sure could 🙂
What type of oil do you use?
I just used vegetable oil 🙂 Enjoy!
These are the cutest cookies!! Made them with my granddaughters today and we really had fun. But they tasted like vegetable oil and were very greasy. I will try again with less oil because the presentation is wonderful! Did anyone else have this issue? And if so, a good solution?
Since, this post has several cookie recipes, I am not sure which one you are referring to, but you can always try adding less oil 🙂
I lost my favorite recipe for christmas m&m cookies and stumbled upon this one. For some reason my cookies came out incredibly greasy/oily. They taste pretty good but definitely not something I feel comfortable sharing.
Oh, I am sorry they did. They aren’t supposed to, so I am not sure what happened. Thank you for trying them!
I was wondering if you could make these and use cookie cutters instead of the scoop ?
Can I use Extra Virgin olive oil instead of vegetable oil? They look great I got kisses and such to make more versions of it. Nice to have a common base! Baking makes the world go around, and a little sweeter!!?
I agree! I have not tried the extra virgin olive oil, so I am not sure if it would change the recipe.
These turned out PERFECT. Crisp on the outside soft in the inside. Best To eat not too long after BAKED.Thanks for the recipe.
Glad to share!! Thank you so much!
I made these Christmas cookies, and they were abs d. I am making ahIn with peppermint choClYe bark. I made with candy cane hershey kiss, and they were ama. The baTter was delish. Imade with kinG auth flour.
I am so glad you liked them! Thank you for sharing that!
These turned out great! making a second time today to share with extended family
Yay!! So glad! Thank you for letting me know!
Such a festive cookie! THese are going to be great to share with friends and family during the holidays! Such a simple recipe to follow and every batch turned out perfectly!
Fantastic cookies <3 On my first try cookies came out flat and pale (after 7min in the oven), but i changed the oven settings to the baking mode and let it bake for 10-12min and they came out really nice, thank you for the prefect recipe 🙂
You are so welcome! I am glad they turned out! Thank you!
Love all the variations!! These are perfect & so good!! We like adding the mini chocolate chips & sprinkles with the m&m’s.
This combination is irresistible! What a delicious idea!!…..it looks so yummy!!…and the picture is so great and presentative!.
Thank you so much!
PlEase check your RECIPE !!
It said one teaspoon of salt. My son was making cookies for a gift eXchange. I told him that was to much salt. He insisted to use that much BECAUSE he wanted to follow the recipe. They now taste like something i would feed the cows for a treat. It is 10:16 pm and i am having to clean Up and start a new recipe. I got my books out and sugar cookies 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of salt depending on how many cookies it is making. Please try your recipes before you post them and have someone proof read them.
I am sorry you feel that way. I do check every recipe. I would never share anything that I thought was too gross or that I wouldn’t eat. Most recipes I have seen call for anywhere between 1/2-1 1/4 teaspoon of salt. It is very normal. Maybe he accidentally used a tablespoon?
Kristyn I adjusted the salt amount because I assumed it was a misprint. We all make mistakes. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
How much salt did you use?
I used 1/2 teaspoon because several recipes with similar ingredients called for 1/2 teaspoon. The cookies came out great.
What kind of flour did you use? All purpose, self rising? Thanks
I like to use all-purpose flour in most recipes 🙂
We love this cookie! Festive, fun, aNd deliSh! Its a go to!
Made these two days in a row BECAUSE they DIDN’T last the fiRst day and we all wanted more!
These cookies came out perfectly. Thank you ! 🙂
The baking time was not long enough, I know baking times differ, an electric oven usually bakes hotter than the gas stove. I usually bake my cookies on the low end. I think I tried 8 min, were not done, tried 9 min, not done, now I am trying 10 min. Hope this one is a charm.
When freezing dough do you need to thaw before baking or bake right from the freezer?
You would need to thaw unless you want your cookies to steam.
The might need a couple extra minutes if you bake them, without thawing 🙂
I’ve already made these twice for this Christmas! They are a BIG hit!! Delicious and easy to make.
Happy to hear that! Thank you!
I used a mix of the mini chocolate chips and sprinkles (Walmart had these fun Santa Hat Sprinkle Mix!). I cut back the salt to 1/2 tsp (based on conversation below). Very good recipe, I’ll be using it for more cookies.
These cookies were delicious I am using them for a gift this holiday season. I used a gas oven and I had to bake them for 12 minutes. After eight minutes they were definitely not cooked but 12 was the perfect amount of time thanks for sharing this recipe!
You are so welcome! I am glad you liked them! Thank you!
Seriously so delicious! This is our family’s new favorite cookie! Thank you so much for sharing!
Glad to share! I am happy to hear that! Thank you!
It doesn’t specify, is the brown sugar packed?
I usually pack it a little 🙂
This recipe was perfect, and they ended up so cute! They turned out absolutely perfect when following the recipe to a T. Definitely recommend making these!
Yay! Thank you for trying them 🙂
Should the butter be softened?
So yummy!
Love the Christmas twist on a classic.
Love! Can’t ever go wrong with m&m’s!
You have the funnest cookies!!!
I love your cookie recipes and this is another good one
We love this recipe! It’s so chewy, and I’ve learned to double the recipe because there never seems to be enough to go around.
I made these cookies yesterday and my kids loved them. They are so good. Will be making another batch for Christmas.
Trying these this year! Can’t wait to see how they come out!
My kids love these cookies. We make them for all the holidays! We just change the color of the m&ms and sprinkles for each holiday theme. I haven’t found a recipe on lilluna.com that we haven’t LOVED!
My kids love these cookies. We make them for all the holidays! We just change the color of the m&ms and sprinkles for each holiday theme. I haven’t found a recipe on lilluna.com that we haven’t LOVED!
Love them
I just made these this past weekend with the kiddos and they are so good and again super easy to make!!
We absolutely love these cookies! Thanks for the recipe!
Good recipe!
We started doing a cookie exchange with my family members and your recipe are amazing!!
Our new favorite
My kids and I had a great time making these a few nights ago. Loved that they were simple, quick, and yummy- perfect for young kids with limited patience and hungry bellies!
Seriously one of my most favorite cookie recipes EVER!!❤🎅🎄
My now go-to cookie recipe! 1 son likes peppermint kisses, the other m&m’s, and the last likes white chocolate so I can divide up the dough and customize! Thanks for your wonderful recipes!
I make your chocolste chip cookies at least once a week and they are a perfect balance of chewy and deliciousness!
Absolutely love your m&m cookies. The best!
My kids love making these at Christmas!!!
These are our Santa Cookies this year! They are so festive and delicious!
My family LOVES this recipe and they ask for it every holiday season. I’ve been known to make it for birthdays, too!
Christmas cookies are a tradition in our house. These were a great addition to the ones to put usuals!
These are sooo good! Thank you!
Love the flavors and I’ve been searching for a soft sugar cookie recipe…HERE IT IS! So yummy!
So delicious and festive!
We make these every Christmas, they are so yummy! And a fun treat to deliver to neighbors. 😊
My children love using the festive M&Ms!
Will be making these for Christmas!
These cookies are so good! You can totally change the m and maybe for any holiday too!
My favorite part about these cookies (aside from eating them, was trying all the different variations! One batch of cookies but adding some sprinkles or a kiss changed it completely. Love it!
Made these for 2020 Sweet Exchange. So yummy! Couldn’t stop eating the dough
I absolutely love the M&M cookie recipe!!! Delicious
Love these cookies..
Love a good m&m coomie! Especially with festive m&ms!