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5 from 8 votes

Santa cookies

This easy Santa cookies recipe is sure to be a hit with lots of chocolate. These are the best cookies for Santa's plate and so simple.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Cool5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Santa cookies
Servings: 24
Calories: 234kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt and baking soda. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs.
  • Gradually stir in flour mixture by hand until smooth.
  • Then fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Using a cookie dough scoop, divide dough and roll into balls.
  • Place on baking sheet and slightly press down the top.
  • Place the M&Ms on top of the cookie dough on the cookie sheets and light press them down into the dough.
  • Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
  • Allow the cookies to set on the baking sheet for 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store in airtight container and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 302IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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