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Christmas Mint M&M Cookies

By Lisa Sharp 1 Comment

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M&M cookies are always great around the holidays and these have a fun twist with a mint flavor. Everyone is sure to love these at your next holiday party. 

christmas M&M cookies on a white plate in front of a Christmas tree

One of the cookies I started baking first when I was just a very small child is chocolate chip cookies. I get a lot of practice now because they are my husband’s favorite.

When we started dating he wasn’t that into chocolate chip cookies but after eating mine he changed his mind and now it’s basically the only sweet treat he wants me to make.

christmas M&M cookies on a white plate in front of a Christmas tree

My favorite is peanut butter but chocolate chip are a close runner-up. They are also a favorite of most of the rest of my family so it works out well.

It’s always fun to mix up regular chocolate chip cookies. I love making peppermint chocolate chip cookies during the holidays. This year I wanted to make holiday M&M cookies and when I saw the Holiday Mint M&Ms I knew those would be perfect.

christmas M&M cookies on a white plate

Mint just always screams holidays to me and mint chocolate is a great combo. You could just use the M&Ms but I think they are even better with chocolate chips as well.

I try to avoid dyes most of the year but occasionally I will have them. You could make these dye-free though. Natural food stores or the Natural Candy Store often have dye-free candy-coated chocolates. Use those in place of the M&Ms and add 1 teaspoon peppermint extract for the mint flavor.

Yield: 5 dozen

Christmas Mint M&M Cookies

christmas M&M cookies on a white plate in front of a Christmas tree

A fun twist on the classic M&M cookie that makes it perfect for the holidays.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 sticks butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • chocolate chips, to taste
  • 1 bag Holiday Mint M&Ms, 9.9oz

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt, set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until smooth.
  4. Beat in eggs to butter mixture.
  5. Mix in vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually mix in flour mixture to butter mixture. 
  7. Fold in chocolate chips and M&Ms. I use about a cup of chocolate chips.
  8. Scoop out balls of dough, place on cookie sheet.
  9. Bake for 9-12 minutes, until edges are slightly brown.
  10. Let cool and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

60

Serving Size:

1 cookie

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 91Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 60mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 0gSugar: 8gProtein: 1g

Nutritional information is just an estimate.

© Lisa Sharp
Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert

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  1. Erin Parker

    December 15, 2018 at 11:50 am

    I’m glad that your husband changed his tune about chocolate chip cookies! I’m a sucker for them, too, and like you, the addition of mint just sings of the season! I have a feeling these would NOT last long in our house, haha.

    Thank you so much for participating in this year’s exchange and joining us in sharing some cookies and spreading the love!

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