Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 ½ cups light brown sugar, packed

½ cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 large eggs

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup white chocolate chips

1 cup Holiday (red/green) M&M’s candy

¼ cup holiday (red/green) jimmies

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar for about 2 minutes until fully blended and smooth.

Step 3: Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture, then beat until well combined.

Step 4: Gradually add the flour, kosher salt, and baking soda to the bowl. Beat just until the ingredients are fully incorporated—do not overmix.

Step 5: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, Holiday M&M’s, and holiday jimmies to the dough.

Step 6: Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, drop dough balls onto the parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 7: Bake the cookies for 11 to 13 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned but the centers remain soft.

Step 8: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

For an extra festive touch, press a few M&M’s or jimmies onto the tops of the cookies before baking.

You can substitute holiday M&M’s with regular or peanut M&M’s for different flavor variations.

Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help prevent spreading and give a thicker cookie.

To make these cookies nut-free, ensure all ingredients and chocolates are processed in nut-free facilities.

Storage

Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. To keep them fresh longer, you can freeze unbaked cookie dough balls for up to three months and bake directly from frozen, adding a couple of extra minutes to baking time. Reheat cookies briefly in the microwave for a soft, warm treat.

FAQs

Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?

Yes, you can use salted butter, but reduce or omit the additional kosher salt in the recipe to avoid making the cookies too salty.

What if I don’t have holiday M&M’s or jimmies?

You can substitute regular M&M’s and sprinkles or use other festive candies you have on hand. The colors and flavors may vary but the cookies will still taste delicious.