These Christmas Cookies are soft and chewy with just the right mix of white chocolate chips, sprinkles, and red and green M&Ms. The dough comes together easily for festive, crowd-pleasing holiday cookies in only 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
Using a stand mixer or hand mixer with a large bowl, cream butter with white and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
1 cup unsalted butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup light brown sugar
Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
With the mixer on low, gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture util just incorporated.
Fold in white chocolate chips, M&Ms, and sprinkles.
1 cup white chocolate chips, 1 cup Christmas M&Ms, ¼ cup christmas sprinkles
Scoop by the Tablespoon (or use a cookie scoop), roll into a ball, and place on to lined baking sheet at least 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10 to 13 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are just set.
Let cool on the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.
Notes
For extra festive cookies, press a few M&Ms and sprinkles on top before baking.
Don’t overbake — cookies will finish setting as they cool.
Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.
Dough can be rolled into balls and refrigerated (up to 2 days) or frozen (up to 3 months). Bake from fridge or freezer, adding a couple minutes to bake time.