I've said it before, I'm totally in shock that it's even December. However, now that it?is finally the most wonderful time of the year, I'm so excited for all of the festivities! Christmas parties, gift exchanges, traveling to see family, all of it is just so much fun.
I have a confession, y'all. I'm not a huge cookie person. I'll wait while you recover from fainting... It's not that I don't like cookies, it's just that I like cake, brownies and ice cream more. So I never think to choose cookies as a dessert. However, I think I married a distant cousin of the Cookie Monster, because Steven loves them. So I've had to get over my obsession with cake every once in a while to make cookies for the hubby.
When I first made these cookies, I fell in love a little. Not being a cookie person, it's always exciting (and dangerous) when I find a cookie that I really enjoy eating. These festive M&M cookies are one of those dangerously yummy cookies. And, they're super easy to make, too! These are perfect for any holiday because you can find colored M&M's to match whatever holiday is approaching and make them with those!
Festive M&M Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ⅓ cup colored M&M's
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- ¼ cup oil
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Cream butter, oil, egg, vanilla and brown sugar.
- Mix dry ingredients in separate bowl, except for M&M's
- Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until combined
- Gently fold in M&M's
- Spoon about a tablespoon onto greased cookie sheet
- Bake for around 8 minutes or until top starts to brown
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0Total Fat: 0g
So tell me, what's your favorite Christmas cookie?
Erin says
This is totally weird/random, but these cookies remind me of a cookie my sister and I used to LOVE at a local grocery store when we were growing up. My mother would always swing by the bakery first thing into our shopping trip, and we'd each get to pick out a cookie... and I always chose one like this. But I haven't had one since I was around 10.
Now that you've made these, I definitely want to give them a shot in my own kitchen. And while it pains me that you're not the BIGGEST cookie fan, I get it. I generally choose cake/pie over a cookie, but I feel like cookies are just so appropriate and delicious for this time of year that they have to be made and enjoyed. So I'm glad you and Steven were able to enjoy some of these!
Thanks so much for being a part of Christmas Cookie Week this year, girl!
Madison says
I kind of feel like part of the problem I have with cookies is just that they're never overly satisfying, like no matter how many I eat, I could always have another. With cake, I can definitely hit a good stopping point!
I hope you'll try them and that they bring back memories for you!
Stacia says
These look heavenly! I love making sugar cookies and decorating them with my family. (And eating most of them while we decorate.)
Madison says
Ha, that's the only way to do it!
Jenna Griffin says
These cookies were SO yummy! I loved the mm's! 🙂
Madison says
Me too!! So good 🙂 I'm glad you could help me taste test them!
Susannah Brinkley says
You seriously cannot go wrong with M&M cookies any time of year! These are adorable with the red & green M&Ms. I can't believe those are out already! Indeed, how is it December already?
Madison says
Exactly, girl! I definitely love the idea of making these for different seasons during the year with colored M&M's! 🙂
Holly Romero says
These look amazing! I love M&M cookies!
Madison says
Me too!! They're so easy to make!
Stacey Greene says
LOVE all cookies! Haha :] Can't wait to bake when I am finally home in Florida! xo
Madison says
It'll be nice to be able to catch up 🙂
Liz says
My girls will love this!! I get a week off with them before Christmas, so I hope to do some of these things with them. Thank you for always sharing such beautiful recipes and photos 🙂
Madison says
I hope you're able to make them, I think they'll definitely enjoy it!
Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says
Mmmmm! M&M's are one of my favorite ingredients to put in desserts, whether it's cookies or a McFlurry. I need to try your recipe!
Madison says
Oh McFlurries. I wanted one for dessert SO badly last night!
Faith Golden says
Ohh, LG loves M&M's so I will have to remember this recipe! I'm not a huge cookie fan either...the only cookies I really love are chocolate chip but other than that not so much. I like the sweet/salty treats. I think my favorite treat is rice Krispy treats!
Madison says
Yes you should totally make these!! I'm glad i'm not the only one who's not a huge fan! Dang, I haven't had a Krispy treat in years! Yum!
Devra Pomeroy | thePomeroyLife says
Honestly, there are very few cookies that I dislike. There are several types of Christmas cookies that my husband's family makes.. Traditional Scandinavian cookies, and they are beautiful! He loves butter cookies the most. In my family Christmas brings more pies and candies than cookies, and my favorites are peanut butter balls & haystacks.
Madison says
Those all sound so good!! Maybe I've just only ever had boring cookies and I just need to branch out:)
Jaelan @ Making Mrs. M says
Oh man. I DO love M&M cookies. YUM!
Madison says
Me too! They're one of my only favorites 🙂
Rachel Cox says
Yummy! I do love M&M cookies!! 🙂
Madison says
Me too! I swear these taste better 😉
Anne says
Well, these sound simple but really tasty! My new favorite thing to make is a cookie pie with M&Ms... even simpler, which is handy in the busy holiday season 🙂 But my all-time favorite for the holidays is of course decorated sugar cookies!
Madison says
They are definitely so simple! And you're right, when you don't have a ton of time, simple is the way to go!
Kate // A Thought and a Half says
I will definitely have to remember this recipe because it sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing and inadvertently contributing to MY cookie addiction 🙂
Madison says
You're so welcome 😉 They're so easy to make and so good!