Description
Bright, colorful, and full of crunch—these festive M&M cookies are the perfect holiday treat for cookie exchanges or cheerful gifting.
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1 1/2 cups festive M&Ms (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
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Stir in oats and M&Ms, reserving a handful of M&Ms for topping.
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Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Gently press a few extra M&Ms on top of each cookie for a festive look.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but centers are still soft.
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Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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Swap out the M&Ms with seasonal color mixes for Halloween, Easter, or Valentine’s Day.
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For extra texture, add 1/2 cup chopped nuts or shredded coconut.
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Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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Chill dough for 30 minutes if you want thicker cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
