M&Ms are one of the most popular candies in the world, and they make a delicious addition to any Christmas cookie tray. Here are three delicious recipes for M&M cookies that will have your guests begging for more. ..

Red and Green Candy Cookies for Christmas

These Christmas M&M cookies are always a huge hit at the cookie exchange! I mean really, who doesn’t love a perfectly baked homemade cookie that’s loaded with festively colored chocolate candies? Grandparents, kids, and everyone in between loves them! I’m sure your local grocery store has something like this in their bakery section, or even in the pre-packaged cookie dough section, but none of those options can hold a candle to the real deal. These homemade cookies are perfectly soft and chewy and loaded with delicious flavor. While the list of ingredients may seem a tad extensive, I promise that they payoff is so very worth it! Each ingredients plays a apart in ensuring the incredible consistency and mouthwateringly sweet flavor of these Christmas cookies. But of course, the best ingredient of all are the M&M’s! Trademark Note: In the spirit of transparency, I want to note that some of these ingredients are trademarked products. M&M’s is a proprietary brand that I want to acknowledge and give credit to.  Be sure to try these Christmas M&M brownies and M&M pretzel bark.

How to Make M&M Cookies for Christmas

Preheat the oven and prepare a baking sheet. Beat together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Mix in the eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Add in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Careful not to overbeat. Fold in the M&M’s and chocolate chips. Scoop the cookie dough onto a prepared baking sheet. Bake. Cool, then enjoy!

Be a star at the cookie exchange this year when you bring a batch of Christmas M&M cookies! If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!