Festive Soft and Chewy Copycat Crumbl Holiday M&M’s Cookies Made in a Stand Mixer in Minutes!
Make Soft and Chewy Holiday Cookies in Under 30 Minutes!
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These cookies were born out of one of those real life moments where you want something sweet for the holidays but you do not want to spend a fortune or make a huge batch.
I had Christmas tree decorating to do, a house full of family and friends, and a craving for a cosy treat that tasted festive without costing a lot.
One of our family’s favorite treats is the Crumbl Holiday M&M cookie, but we simply do not have the cash to splash on takeaway treats in this season, so this is our cosy homemade version that fits the budget.
I took a basic chocolate chip cookie recipe and used the mini holiday M&M’s baking chips, and oh my goodness they turned out perfect!
Soft. Chewy. Sweet. Slightly crisp at the edges. Packed with red and green candy pieces that make the cookies look instantly Christmassy.
And they take just minutes in the stand mixer. So easy that even the kids can help.
Perfect for tree decorating, hot chocolate nights, Christmas movies, or even to leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve.
I will be honest. I miss British and European baked goods sometimes. But American style soft cookies have a cosy magic to them.
They go perfectly with a cup of coffee, a scoop of ice cream, or just by themselves warm from the oven. And the house smells incredible while they bake.
These cookies are also budget friendly which matters in December. The holidays are expensive, and making even a few homemade treats helps me stay within my grocery budget without feeling like I am missing out on the festive fun.
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As always, these photos are from my real kitchen here in our sweet military base home. No staged lighting or spotless marble counters. Just real life and real food made in a small space. Proof that you can feed your family well without needing a dream kitchen or fancy tools!
So come into the kitchen with me and make the easiest Holiday M&M cookies that will become your new December tradition!
Equipment
- Hand or stand mixer with mixing bowl and paddle attachment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cookie scoop (around 2 inches)
- Parchment paper
- Baking trays
- Cooling rack
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Ingredients
Makes 12 Medium Cookies
- ½ cup salted butter, softened (1 stick)
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Holiday mini M&M’s baking chips (red and green), plus a little extra for topping
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Step by Step Instructions
Step 1. Preheat the oven
Set your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2. Cream butter and sugars
Place the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar into the bowl of your stand mixer.
Mix on low for 1 minute, then on medium for 1 minute until pale and creamy.
Step 3. Add egg and vanilla
Add the egg and vanilla and mix on low for about 30 seconds until fully combined.
Step 4. Add dry ingredients
Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt directly to the bowl. Mix on low for about 2 minutes so the flour hydrates properly.
Then mix on medium for 1 minute. The dough will be soft and thick.
Step 5. Fold in the M&M’s
Remove the bowl from the mixer.
Add the Holiday M&M’s baking chips in four small additions. Fold gently with your hands or a spatula. Doing it in small batches stops the candies from crushing.
Step 6. Scoop the dough
Spray your cookie scoop with cooking spray so the dough releases cleanly.
Scoop 12 dough balls and place them evenly on the trays. Make sure they have at least 2 inches of space because these cookies spread.
Press 2 or 3 extra M&M’s on top of each dough ball for that chic bakery look.
Step 7. Bake
Bake at 350°F for 11 to 14 minutes (at 14 they will remain quite firm so if you prefer a softer cookie go for nearer 11 minutes).
We prefer the higher end.
The centers should look slightly pale and soft. They will firm up as they cool.
Step 8. Cool
Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes.
They will be very soft at first and may break if moved too quickly.
After 5 minutes, transfer carefully to a cooling rack.
Notes and Troubleshooting
Notes
- Holiday M&M’s give these cookies a perfect festive look
- Slight underbaking keeps them soft and chewy
- Pressing extra M&M’s on top gives that bakery cookie style
- This recipe is naturally small batch which makes it perfect for December baking
Troubleshooting
Cookies spreading too much
Butter may have been too warm. Pop dough balls in the fridge for 10 minutes next time.
Cookies too puffy
You may have over measured the flour. Use a spoon and level method for accuracy.
Dough crumbly
Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of milk to bring it together.
Storage
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days
- Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months
- Freeze dough balls on a tray, then bag them for 2 months
- Bake frozen dough balls at 350°F for 14 to 16 minutes
Serving Ideas
These cookies are perfect for:
- Tree decorating nights
- Hot cocoa evenings
- Christmas movie marathons
- Neighbor gifts
- Teacher gifts
- Santa’s cookie plate
- A cosy December dessert
Why You Will Love This Recipe?!
- Small batch and perfect for busy days
- Ready in around 30 minutes
- Chewy and soft with crisp edges
- Holiday colors make them look festive with zero effort
- Easy for kids to help with
- Budget friendly
- Perfect for any December celebration
FAQ
Can I double this recipe?
Absolutely. It doubles easily without adjusting anything.
What kind of M&M’s work best?
Holiday red and green ones look cutest, but any flavor works.
Can I use butter from the fridge?
Let it soften on the counter for 30 minutes, or microwave in 5 second bursts until soft but not melted.
Can I make the dough ahead?
Yes. Wrap tightly and refrigerate up to 48 hours.
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Easy Holiday M&M’s Christmas Cookies!
November 29, 2025Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Set your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar into the bowl of your stand mixer.Mix on low for 1 minute, then on medium for 1 minute until pale and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla and mix on low for about 30 seconds until fully combined.
- Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt directly to the bowl.Mix on low for about 2 minutes so the flour hydrates properly.Then mix on medium for 1 minute. The dough will be soft and thick.
- Remove the bowl from the mixer.Add the Holiday M&M’s baking chips in four small additions. Fold gently with your hands or a spatula. Doing it in small batches stops the candies from crushing.
- Spray your cookie scoop with cooking spray so the dough releases cleanly.Scoop 12 dough balls and place them evenly on the trays. Make sure they have at least 2 inches of space because these cookies spread.Press 2 or 3 extra M&M’s on top of each dough ball for a glossy bakery look.
- Bake at 350°F for 11 to 14 minutes (at 14 they will remain quite firm so if you prefer a softer cookie go for nearer 11 minutes).The centers should look slightly pale and soft. They will firm up as they cool.
- Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes.They will be very soft at first and may break if moved too quickly.After 5 minutes, transfer carefully to a cooling rack.
Video
Notes
- Holiday M&M’s give these cookies a perfect festive look
- Slight underbaking keeps them soft and chewy
- Pressing extra M&M’s on top gives that bakery cookie style
- This recipe is naturally small batch which makes it perfect for December baking.
Storage
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days
- Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months
- Freeze dough balls on a tray, then bag them for 2 months
- Bake frozen dough balls at 350°F for 14 to 16 minutes
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Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
The Takeaway
These Holiday M&M Christmas Cookies are the easiest festive treat you can make with just a few pantry staples. Chewy, sweet, colourful, and ready in minutes.
If you want something cosy to enjoy while putting up the Christmas tree or watching your favourite holiday films, this is the recipe.
One bowl. One mixer. One pan of warm cookies that make December feel magical!
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