Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies – Soft, Festive & Full of Holiday Magic
These soft and chewy Christmas cookies are packed with chocolate chips, red and green M&Ms, and festive sprinkles. Perfect for cookie swaps, Santa plates, or cozy holiday baking!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 25–27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup chocolate chips
½ cup red & green holiday M&Ms
Optional: festive sprinkles
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream butter and sugars together until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla, and beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients to form a soft dough.
Fold in chocolate chips, M&Ms, and festive sprinkles (if using).
Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack—centers should remain soft and gooey.
Notes
Add extra M&Ms on top before baking for a picture-perfect finish.
For a thicker cookie, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
Can be frozen as dough balls for future baking—just add 1–2 extra minutes to the bake time.
