Santa’s Favorite M&M Cookies with Chocolate Chunks – The Best Make-Ahead Treat!

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Before we begin, let me just say this: These are the best cookies I’ve ever had in my life! But… the photos speak for themselves!

These cookies are my favorite festive cookies. Since they’re made with red and green M&Ms, I’ve dubbed them Santa’s Favorite Cookies!

They turned out soft, with an incredibly rich flavor and a divine appearance. Trust me, this is a recipe everyone should try.

Without further ado, roll up your sleeves and start baking these cookies!

You can make the cookie dough and freeze it for later use. You can keep the dough frozen for up to 3 months.

Santa’s Favorite M&M Cookies with Chocolate Chunks Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup Butter, room temperature (170g)
• 1/4 cup Granulated sugar (50g)
• 3/4 cup Brown sugar (130g)
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp Vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cup Self-rising flour  (315g)
• 1/2 tsp Baking powder 
• 1/2 tsp Salt 
• 1/4 tsp Cinnamon 
• 1 tsp Cornstarch 
• 1 cup Chocolate chunks (50g)
• Mini m&ms (green and red)

Step 1: Cream the Butter and Sugars

In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 2: Add the Wet Ingredients

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix again until fully incorporated.

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Step 3: Combine the Dry Ingredients

Sift in the self-rising flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cornstarch. Mix well, using your hands if needed, until the dough is smooth and consistent.

Step 4: Fold in the Chocolate and M&Ms

Gently fold in the chocolate chunks and mini M&Ms until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 5: Shape the Dough Balls

Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, form dough balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Ensure they are spaced about 5cm apart to allow room for spreading.

If some cookies lack visible M&Ms, press a few on top gently for a festive look.

Step 6: Chill the Dough

Cover the dough balls with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 48 hours for enhanced flavor).

Make-Ahead Tip: At this stage, you can freeze the dough balls instead of refrigerating for later use.

Step 7: Bake the Cookies

Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175°C).

Bake the cookies for 15–20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers should look slightly undercooked. If they appear fully done in the oven, they are likely overbaked and will become dry once cooled.

Step 8: Cool and Enjoy

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack to avoid breaking them.

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Santa’s Favorite M&M Cookies with Chocolate Chunks

Make Santa’s Favorite M&M Cookies with Chocolate Chunks! Soft, chewy, and perfect for the holidays, these make-ahead cookies are a festive crowd-pleaser.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 12 Cookies

Ingredients

  

• 3/4 cup Butter room temperature (170g)
• 1/4 cup Granulated sugar 50g
• 3/4 cup Brown sugar 130g
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp Vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cup Self-rising flour 315g
• 1/2 tsp Baking powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
• 1 tsp Cornstarch
• 1 cup Chocolate chunks 50g
• Mini m&ms green and red

Instructions

 

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy.
• Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix again until fully incorporated.
• Sift in the self-rising flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cornstarch. Mix well, using your hands if needed, until the dough is smooth and consistent.
• Gently fold in the chocolate chunks and mini M&Ms until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
• Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, form dough balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Ensure they are spaced about 5cm apart to allow room for spreading. If some cookies lack visible M&Ms, press a few on top gently for a festive look.
• Cover the dough balls with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 48 hours for enhanced flavor).
• Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175°C). Bake the cookies for 15–20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers should look slightly undercooked. If they appear fully done in the oven, they are likely overbaked and will become dry once cooled.
• Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack to avoid breaking them.

Notes

Make-Ahead Tip: At this stage, you can freeze the dough balls instead of refrigerating for later use.

Keyword Christmas, Cookies