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    Christmas M&M Cookies

    Home » Recipes » Dessert » Cookies » Christmas M&M Cookies

    Published: Nov 16, 2022 · Modified: Nov 16, 2022 by Sarah · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

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    Cornflake Christmas M&M Cookies are a gooey twist on a classic! They have a little extra crunch with m&ms and cornflakes!  Your family and friends will LOVE them. 

    Cookies with red and green mini m&m's, cornflakes and melted marshmallow on a green plate

    You guys. This holiday season, do not sleep on Cornflake Christmas M&M cookies. These are another adaptation of a Milk Bar recipe. I love these cookies with mini chocolate chips, but for the holidays it's fun to add red and green M&Ms! I have been asked to bring them to parties over and over. Yes, they are that good. If you like the sweet and salty taste of cornflakes and marshmallow together, you should also try these amazing Cornflake Wreaths, Cornflake Reindeer Treats, and this Gooey Chex Mix! Browse all of our Christmas recipes and ideas.

    *This post contains affiliate links.

    Cornflake Christmas M&M Cookies

    two Christmas m&m cookies with marshmallows and red and green m&ms.

    Ingredients

    • butter
    • sugar
    • brown sugar
    • egg
    • vanilla extract
    • flour
    • baking powder
    • baking soda
    • salt
    • cornflakes cereal
    • mini marshmallows
    • green and red M&Ms

    Milk Bar Recipe for Cornflake Crunch

    Preheat the oven to 275 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.

    collage of four photos - Cornflakes cereal in a bowl in the top left photo, the following 3 photos are of cornflakes being crushed, mixed with sugar and tossed with butter.

    1. Pour the cornflakes into a medium bowl.
    2. Crush the cornflakes to one-quarter of their original size.
    3. Add sugar and salt, toss to combine.
    4. Add butter and toss again until the cornflakes are in small clusters.

    Spread the cornflake mixture in an even layer on a parchment covered baking sheet. Bake until the clusters are toasted, about 20 minutes. Remove and let cool completely.

    Cornflake Christmas M&M Cookie Recipe 

    Collage with 4 steps of cookie dough being mixed in a kitchenaid mixer

    1. Combine the butter and sugars in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.
    2. Cream together on medium-high for 2 to 3 minutes.
    3. Scrape the sides of the bowl, add the egg and vanilla, and beat for 7 to 8 minutes.
    4. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix just until the dough comes together - no longer than a minute.
    5. and 6. On low speed, paddle in the cornflake crunch and m&ms until they’re just incorporated.

    Cookie dough with marshmallows and green, red m&msBaking Instructions: 

    1. Divide dough into ¼ c. balls, stuff with 2 or 3 mini marshmallows, and place balls on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Refrigerate for at least an hour, or place in the freezer for 30-45 minutes. (This dough must be chilled!)
    2. Heat the oven to 365°f
    3. Re-arrange the dough balls a minimum of 4 inches apart on a parchment - or Silpat-lined cookie sheet and bake for 11-16 minutes (check the cookies at 11 minutes, mine took 12!) The cookies will puff, crackle, and spread.
    4. Cool the cookies completely on cookie sheets before transferring them to a plate. Store in an airtight container, if you have any left to store.

    Christmas cookies with red and green m&ms on a cooling rack

    They are not hard to make, but they do take some time. It's worth it! Also, you can totally freeze some of the dough and pull it out on another day or give them away to friends or neighbors. 

    Cookies with red and green mini m&m's, cornflakes and melted marshmallow on a green plate.

    If you make these Christmas M&M cookies, please leave us a comment and a positive review. We appreciate them! 

    Christmas m&m Cookies with red and green mini m&m's, cornflakes and melted marshmallow.

    Christmas M&M Cookies

    Cornflake Christmas M&M Cookies are gooey, sweet and slightly salty too! Everyone will love thist twist on classic M&M cookies!
    4.80 from 5 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Chill Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 24
    Calories: 281kcal
    Author: Pretty Providence
    Cost: $20

    Equipment

    • Stand mixer paddle attachment
    • Parchment Paper

    Ingredients

    Cornflake Crunch

    • 5 cups cornflakes
    • 3 tablespoon sugar
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 9 tablespoon melted butter

    Cornflake Chocolate Chip Cookies

    • 1 cup butter room temperature
    • 1 ¼ cup sugar
    • ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
    • 1 egg
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 cups flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup red and green m&ms
    • 1 cup mini marshmallows

    Instructions

    Cornflake Crunch (optional)

    • Preheat the oven to 275 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.
    • Pour the cornflakes into a medium bowl. Crush the cornflakes to one-quarter of their original size. Add sugar and salt, toss to combine. Add butter and toss again until the cornflakes are in small clusters.
    • Spread the cornflake mixture in an even layer on a parchment covered baking sheet. Bake until the clusters are toasted, about 20 minutes. Remove and let cool completely.

    Christmas M&M Cookies

    • Combine the butter and sugars in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together on medium-high for 2 to 3 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl, add the egg and vanilla, and beat for 7 to 8 minutes.
    • Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix just until the dough comes together - no longer than a minute.
    • On low speed, paddle in the cornflake crunch and m&ms until they’re incorporated.
    • Divide dough into ¼ c. balls, stuff with 2 or 3 mini marshmallows, and push a couple of m&ms onto the top of the dough ball.
    • Place dough on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Refrigerate for at least an hour, or place in freezer for 30-45 minutes. (Dough must be chilled!)
    • Heat the oven to 365°f
    • Re-arrange the dough balls minimum 4 inches apart on parchment- or silpat-lined cookie sheet and bake for 11-16 minutes (check the cookies at 11 minutes, mine took 12!) The cookies will puff, crackle, and spread.
    • Cool the cookies completely on cookie sheets before transferring to a plate. Store in an airtight container, if you have any left to store.

    Notes

    Store in an airtight container. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 498IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!

    Sarah

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    1. Olivia

      November 28, 2022 at 6:44 pm

      5 stars
      These are so yummy! I love M&M cookies so I had to try this recipe and it was delicious! The perfect treat to make for the holidays.

      Reply
      • Jessica

        November 29, 2022 at 11:46 am

        We are so glad you loved them, thanks Olivia!

        Reply
    2. Kristen

      November 28, 2022 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      These were an absolute win with my kids. They especially loved the marshmallows just baked right on top of the cookies.

      Reply
    3. Kristyn

      November 28, 2022 at 12:19 pm

      5 stars
      How fun & delicious!! Love the salty crunch from the cornflakes & the gooey marshmallows! This takes the classic cookie to a whole new level!

      Reply
    4. Emi

      January 02, 2021 at 10:59 am

      4 stars
      I made this with a few substitutions, did regular corn flakes instead of frosted and did a little less m&m’s and marshmallows than recommended . That being said, it was delicious! I think it would be too sweet otherwise. Also, I halved the recipe and felt like the flour didn’t mix that well using a hand mixer in a minute as recommended, I wish I had mixed just a little longer.

      Reply
    5. Melissa McArthur

      August 15, 2019 at 3:02 pm

      5 stars
      These are so flavorful and perfect for the holidays!!

      Reply
    6. Karen W.

      November 13, 2015 at 5:18 pm

      sounds delish! thanks for the recipe :)

      Reply

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