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Santa's Favorite Cookies

A festive take on the classic drop cookie, these colorful and chewy cookies are studded with chocolate chips, sprinkles, and M&Ms.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Room temperature for easier creaming
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature for smoother mixing
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Spoon and level to avoid dense cookies
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Omit if using salted butter
Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup sprinkles
  • 1/2 cup M&Ms

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips, sprinkles, and M&Ms.
  6. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
  2. Allow to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. To freeze, flash-freeze baked cookies on a tray, then transfer to freezer bags for up to 3 months. If cookies soften, refresh by baking 2-3 minutes in a 325°F (160°C) oven.