Description
A soft and chewy holiday cookie filled with colorful M&M’s and a rich vanilla-butter base. Perfect for Christmas cookie swaps and festive family desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups M&M's candies (holiday colors)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the M&M's using a spatula until evenly distributed.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still look soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American