Christmas Green M&M Cookies Recipe
These vibrant Green M&M Cookies are the star of any holiday dessert table. With a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture thanks to a secret touch of cornstarch and a pop of festive color, they are as delicious as they are beautiful. Perfect for Grinch-themed parties or classic Christmas exchanges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Unsalted butter, softened – 1 cup
Granulated sugar – 1 2/3 cup
Large eggs – 2
Vanilla extract – 1 tablespoon
Green food coloring – 6 drops
All-purpose flour – 3 cups
Cornstarch – 1 teaspoon
Baking powder – 1 teaspoon
Baking soda – 1 teaspoon
Salt – 1 teaspoon
Red and green M&Ms – 2 cups
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer for 1 minute until fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in vanilla and green food coloring until the desired hue is reached.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
Fold in 1 1/2 cups of M&Ms by hand.
Scoop 1 1/2 tablespoon portions, roll into balls, and place on the tray.
Bake for 11-13 minutes; top with remaining M&Ms while warm.
Cool completely on the cookie sheet to allow the centers to set.
Notes
• Ensure butter is softened but not melted for the best rise.
• Use gel food coloring for a more intense green without thinning the dough.
• Do not overbake; the cookies should look slightly underdone when pulled out.
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