Description

Christmas M&M Peanut Butter Cookies are soft, chewy holiday cookies packed with creamy peanut butter flavor and festive red and green chocolate candies. These easy Christmas cookies are perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday dessert trays, and homemade gift boxes, making them one of the best peanut butter Christmas cookie recipes to bake all season long.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup Christmas M&Ms, plus extra for topping

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.

4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix until fully combined.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.

6. Fold in the Christmas M&Ms, reserving a few to press on top of the cookies before baking.

7. Scoop the dough into evenly sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets with space between each one.

8. Press a few extra Christmas M&Ms onto the tops of the dough balls for a more festive look.

9. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set.

10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

These cookies stay softest when you avoid overbaking them and remove them as soon as the centers look set.

For the best texture, use regular creamy peanut butter instead of natural peanut butter that separates.

Pressing extra M&Ms on top before baking makes the cookies look brighter and more festive after they come out of the oven.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 170
Sugar: 13g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 18mg