Just wait until you try these Double Chocolate M&M Christmas Cookies! They’re the perfect holiday treat that you need to get a jump start on and make now!

With the holiday season right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about all things sweets, and treats. This means that the dieting plans need to either speed up or just calm to a screeching halt because the season of sweets is upon us!

If your tastebuds are anything like mine, they crave all things chocolate literally all the time. And while we try very hard to find a healthy balance between sweets and treats in our house, there’s no denying the fact that I love having cookies with literally double the chocolate. (and M&M’s!)

Getting in the kitchen together as a family is always a great idea and these cookies are the perfect way to make it happen. I hope you love this recipe as much as I do – it’s really the perfect cookie recipe!

Be certain to check out our Christmas Chocolate Reindeer Bark as well!

Double Chocolate M&M Christmas Cookies

I’m not joking when I say that these holiday cookies are ah-mazing. One bite and you’re gonna be hooked. I can easily state that I never regret eating these cookies, ever. I only feel sad when I look down and notice that the plate is empty.

If you’re ready to start baking, this is the simple cookie recipe to start with. It’s going to prime your tastebuds for wanting more!

Ingredients needed for these Double Chocolate M&M Christmas Cookies

Before you start baking, make certain that you have all the ingredients on hand. There’s nothing worse than starting a cookie recipe that you can’t finish!

• 3/4 cup of butter, melted
• 1 cup of brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup of white sugar
• 1 teaspoon of molasses
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup of cocoa powder
• 1 3/4 cup of flour
• 1 1/2 cups Christmas M&M Minis
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

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Don’t these look mouth watering? A fun holiday cooking that doesn’t take a ton of work.

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How to Make Double Chocolate M&M Christmas Cookies

If I can be totally honest with you, this cookie recipe is really, really simple. I only act like it’s a bit tough when I’m making it on my own to get a few extra cooking compliments thrown my way!

The kids love measuring out all the cookie ingredients and dumping them into the bowl while I run the mixture for safety reasons. There are times when they get to help as well but we’ve had a few too many “accidents” of the mixing going on full blast and flour being tossed everything that we’re a little more careful nowadays.

Once all the main ingredients are mixed together and the M&M’s are added in, that just leaves the part of popping it in the fridge for an hour to rest. (This is literally the hardest part – the waiting!)

During this time we’ll go for a walk or play a game because that hour literally seems to take forever. (just because we’re all so excited!)

After that hour, we can then pop them in the oven and bake. In about 13 minutes or so, they’ll be done and ready to enjoy.

And be prepared, this simple cookie recipe makes about 40 cookies so you should have plenty to share! (or a lot to eat on your own!)

See how simple this cookie recipe is? It’s literally one of the best holiday cookies ever. Just follow the simple recipe below to make up a batch!

It’s also a super fun cookie to cook up and leave out for Santa as well! He’ll love coming down your chimney and finding these cookies waiting for him!

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Double Chocolate M&M Christmas Cookies

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

You're going to love these yummy Christmas Cookies!

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Ingredients

• 3/4 cup of butter, melted
• 1 cup of brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup of white sugar
• 1 teaspoon of molasses
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup of cocoa powder
• 1 3/4 cup of flour
• 1 1/2 cups Christmas M&M Minis
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions

Grab a large bowl and beat together the butter and sugar using a hand mixer.


Once done, take and add in the eggs, molasses, and the vanilla extract and mix well.


In a smaller bowl, stir the cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar until mixed well.


Put half the flour mixture into the other bowl and beat together well. Once done, add in the rest and repeat.


Stir in the M&M's and put the bowl in the fridge, covered, for an hour.
Once the hour is close to being done, go ahead and pre-heat the oven to 325F.


Grab parchment paper and line two cookie sheets with it.


Scoop out the cookie dough into smaller scoops onto the parchment paper.


Pop in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. You'll know their done when the cracks start to appear on the top and the edges are set.

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