Christmas M&M Pudding Cookies
Christmas M&M Pudding Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with festive color in every bite. The instant vanilla pudding mix makes them extra delicious, while red and green M&Ms add the perfect holiday crunch!
The holiday season is the best time of year to bake, and these Christmas M&M Pudding Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat. Perfect for gifting to neighbors, bringing to a Christmas party, or baking with your kids, this amazing cookie recipe is always a hit. With festive red and green M&Ms, white chocolate chips, and a soft chewy texture, these are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. After trying countless Christmas M&M cookie recipes over the years, this one has completely won me over.
CHRISTMAS M&M PUDDING COOKIES
This Christmas M&M Pudding Cookies recipe is everything a cookie should be: soft and chewy with a touch of festive flavor. The combination of white chocolate chips adds creamy, melted pockets of chocolate, while the red and green M&Ms give a fun, crunchy texture. A hint of vanilla and a touch of salt perfectly balance the sweetness, making them the perfect Christmas cookie recipe. You can always top them with colorful sprinkles for extra festive flair!
Find all my expert tips on how to make the best homemade Christmas M&M cookies below! Don’t forget to tag me in all of your creations @lifeinthelofthouse on Instagram and Facebook. Let’s stay connected. ❤️
Why You’ll Love This Easy Christmas M&M Pudding Cookies Recipe:
- Easy-To-Make: Quick, kid-friendly, and perfect for last-minute baking. Perfect for beginning bakers!
- Soft & Chewy: The best melt-in-your-mouth Christmas chocolate chip cookies.
- Festive Flavors: Red and green M&Ms plus holiday sprinkles make them extra fun.
- Versatile Holiday Cookie Recipe: Ideal for gifting to neighbors, sharing with friends, DIY holiday cookie exchanges, and Christmas parties.
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 box (3.4 ounces) Instant Vanilla pudding mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup plain Christmas M&M’s
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, using an electric-hand mixer, mix together the butter and both sugars together until light and fluffy.
Add the pudding mix, eggs and vanilla. Beat on medium speed just until combined.
Gradually add the flour and baking soda to the mixture. Beating on low speed until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and M&M’s.
Drop batter by 2 Tablespoons onto greased cookie sheets. Bake for only 9 to 10 minutes. (They may not seemed fully baked, but they are. Do not over bake!)
Remove from oven and let cookies rest and cool on the cookie sheets. No need to transfer to wire racks. Serve and enjoy!
Servings
Yields: 30 cookies.
Storage and Reheating
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature (add a slice of bread to maintain their chewy texture) for up to 4 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, allowing them come to room temperature before serving. To freeze, transfer cookies to a freezer-safe bag and store for up to 2 months. To reheat, warm in the oven at 300°F for 5 minutes or microwave a cookie for 10 seconds.
Holly’s Tips for The Best Chewy Christmas M&M Cookies:
- Don’t Overmix: When combining the dry ingredients, mix just until incorporated to keep cookies soft and tender.
- Watch the Bake Time: Bake for 9-10 minutes only. Even if the cookies look slightly underbaked, they’ll set as they cool for the perfect soft center. Trust me!
- Customize Your Cookies: Swap in holiday-themed candy for a festive twist. The possibilities are endless!
- Holiday Baking With Kids: This easy Christmas cookie recipe is fun for kids to help mix, scoop, and decorate.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Yes! Christmas M&M Cookies can be made ahead by storing the dough in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freezing for longer; bake straight from frozen, adding a minute or two to the baking time.
Over-mixing the dough, using melted butter, or not using enough flour can cause cookies to spread. Ensure butter is softened, not melted, and mix the dough just until combined.
You can make these Christmas M&M Cookies gluten-free by replacing the all-purpose flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend. Also double check the pudding mix to ensure it is gluten free. And then follow the recipe as usual.
Similar Recipes
Craving something similar? Try my holiday Cake Mix Cookie Bars next.
Can’t get enough of M&MS? Both of these Soft and Chewy M&M Cookies and White Chocolate Chip M&M Pudding Cookies recipes are amazing!
Wanting something different? Get into the holiday baking spirit with my Raspberry Almond Shortbread Cookies and Chocolate Peppermint Cookies.
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Christmas M&M Pudding Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter softened
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 box (3.4 ounces) Instant Vanilla pudding mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup plain Christmas M&M's
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, using an electric-hand mixer, beat the butter and both sugars together until light and fluffy.
- Add the pudding mix, eggs and vanilla. Beat on medium speed just until combined.
- Gradually add the flour and baking soda to the mixture. Beating on low speed until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and M&M's.
- Drop batter by 2 Tablespoons onto greased cookie sheets. Bake for only 9 to 10 minutes. (They may not seemed fully baked, but they are. Do not over bake!)
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest and cool on the cookie sheets. No need to transfer to wire racks. Serve and enjoy!
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These truly are the perfect Christmas cookies… the pudding makes them so thick, soft and chewy!