35+ Best Food Gift Ideas for Neighbors
Spread cheer with these easy and homemade food gift ideas for neighbors that are sweet, savory, and perfect for the holidays or any time!
Servings: 36
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