Santa Cookies with M&M's candies
Santa Cookies have a soft and chewy cookie base that's loaded with Chocolate Chips and M&M's. The delightful red and green colors make these treats an irresistible holiday favorite.
Servings: 18
Ingredients
- ½ cup Butter Cold, Cut into Cubes
- ½ cup Brown Sugar 106g
- ¼ cup White Sugar 50g
- 1 Egg Large
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
- 3 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour 180g
- ½ cup Chocolate Chips Milk Chocolate
- ½ cup Christmas M&M's Candies Mini
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, or use a silicone baking mat, and set aside. Cut the cold Butter into cubes and place them in the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl if using an electric hand mixer. Add the Brown Sugar to the butter in the large bowl.
- Cream together the Butter and Brown Sugar with an electric mixer or a stand mixer with a paddle attachment until fluffy. This will take about 2-3 minutes on high or medium speed. Add the Egg and the Vanilla Extract and cream until light and fluffy, making sure to scrape the sides of the bowl as needed to combine all of the ingredients together. Add the White Sugar and continue to cream for another 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add the All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Cornstarch, and Salt to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Add the Chocolate Chips, White Chocolate Chips, and Christmas Mini M&M's Candies.
- Mix the add-ins into the dough until fully combined.
- Use a #24 cookie scoop to scoop about 3 tablespoons of cookie dough per cookie onto your prepared baking sheet.
- Leave at least 2 inches between each cookie to allow for spreading. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, or until set with crisp edges.
- You can add extra Chocolate Chips and M&M's on top of each cookie while the centers are still soft after removing them from the oven. Then allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Storage
- Store: Once these M&M & Chocolate Chip Cookies have completely cooled, you can store them in an airtight container or Ziploc bag at room temperature. They will stay fresh for up to 7 days but are best enjoyed within 3-4 days.
- Freeze the Cookies: These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months, which is perfect for preparing for the holidays! Place the cooled cookies into a freezer bag or freezer-safe container, and put them in the freezer. Place a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap between each cookie to prevent them from sticking together. When ready to serve, remove them from the freezer and thaw them back to room temperature on the counter.
- Freeze the Dough: After scooping out the cookie dough balls and placing them on the baking sheet, flash-freeze them until they're firm. Then place them in an airtight container or Ziploc bag to keep frozen for up to 3 months. When you're ready to bake them, preheat the oven and place the frozen cookie dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Allow the cookie dough to thaw back to room temperature and then bake as directed in the recipe.
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