Get ready to transform your kitchen into a festive wonderland with these irresistible Christmas M&M Monster Cookies! Imagine biting into a soft, chewy cookie loaded with colorful M&M's and rich chocolate chips that practically scream holiday cheer. These aren't just ordinary cookies - they're a celebration in every delectable bite that will have both kids and adults begging for more. Perfect for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or simply spreading joy during the most wonderful time of the year!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup M&M's
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, and baking soda. Mix well to ensure the baking soda is evenly distributed throughout the dry ingredients.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the M&M's and chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. The cookies may look slightly underbaked in the center, which is perfect as they will continue to cook on the baking sheet.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious Christmas M&M Monster Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite holiday beverage!
Tips
- Make sure your butter is truly softened but not melted - this ensures the perfect cookie texture.
- Don't overmix the dough, as this can make your cookies tough instead of wonderfully tender.
- For extra festive flair, use holiday-colored M&M's or mix in some red and green candies.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes, which helps ensure even baking.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to prevent breaking.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days.
- For maximum softness, slightly underbake the cookies - they'll continue cooking on the hot baking sheet.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 35mg
