Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Soft, chewy, buttery, and loaded with festive red–green M&M’s, white chocolate chips, and colorful sprinkles — these Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They are quick to prepare, fool-proof, and always a hit at parties, school events, and holiday gatherings.

Whether you’re baking for Santa 🎅 or making a sweet gift for friends, these cookies bring pure Christmas joy in every bite!

⭐ Ingredients

🧈 Dry Ingredients

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

🍬 Sugars

1 cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup granulated sugar

🥚 Wet Ingredients

1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs (room temperature)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

🍫 Festive Mix-ins

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup white chocolate chips
1 cup red & green holiday M&M’s
¼ cup Christmas sprinkles

🎅 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Dough

In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In another large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until creamy and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
Add vanilla extract and mix.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Fold in chocolate chips, white chips, M&M’s, and sprinkles.

2️⃣ Chill the Dough

Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30–45 minutes.
This step makes the cookies thicker and chewier.

3️⃣ Shape & Bake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Scoop 1–2 tbsp of dough and form balls.
Place on tray, leaving space to spread.
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges turn golden but centers are soft.

4️⃣ Cool

Let cookies rest on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

🎁 Tips for Perfect Christmas Cookies

Don’t overbake — soft centers = the best chewy cookies.
Chilled dough prevents spreading.
You can add crushed candy canes, nuts, or caramel chips for extra flavor.
Store in an airtight jar for up to 1 week.