Description

Bring on the holiday cheer with these irresistible Christmas M&M Peanut Butter Cookies! Perfectly soft and chewy, these festive cookies combine creamy peanut butter, melty chocolate chips, and colorful holiday M&Ms into a crowd-pleasing favorite. Ideal for quick baking sessions, cookie exchanges, easy dessert ideas, or gifting during the holidays. Whether you’re looking for a cozy treat, a sweet addition to your Christmas cookie platter, or fun food ideas for kids, this easy recipe is one you’ll return to year after year.

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

3/4 cup red and green M&Ms (plus extra for topping)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, cream together butter and peanut butter until smooth.

2. Add in granulated sugar and brown sugar, and beat until fluffy.

3. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.

6. Fold in the chocolate chips and M&Ms gently with a spatula.

7. Cover and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.

8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

9. Scoop dough into balls using a cookie scoop and place on baking sheet.

10. Press extra M&Ms on top and bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are golden.

11. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Always chill the dough for thicker cookies with better texture.

Underbake slightly for soft, gooey centers.

For visual appeal, press extra M&Ms on top of dough balls before baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 190
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg

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