Description
Magical Santa’s Cookies blend nostalgic Christmas spirit with buttery sweetness, creating memories that dance across generations. Festive bakers discover delightful comfort in each perfectly crafted, melt-in-your-mouth treat you’ll cherish during holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup holiday M&Ms
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
Leavening and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the creamy foundation by thoroughly blending softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and airy. Incorporate vanilla extract and a single egg, mixing until completely integrated.
- In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, instant pudding mix, baking soda, and a pinch of salt, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, creating a uniform dough. Carefully fold in most of the chocolate chips, reserving a small portion for decoration.
- Cover the dough and allow it to rest in the refrigerator for 60 minutes, which helps intensify flavor and improve texture.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Using clean hands, form the chilled dough into uniform spherical shapes, approximately 1-inch in diameter. Garnish each cookie with reserved chocolate chips and colorful M&Ms, pressing them gently into the surface.
- Arrange cookies on a lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges turn golden brown and centers appear slightly soft. Remove and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for optimal creaming with sugars, creating a smoother, more uniform texture.
- Replace pudding mix with cornstarch for a gluten-free alternative that maintains the cookies’ soft, chewy consistency.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure even browning of cookie bottoms.
- Try different chocolate chip varieties like dark, milk, or white chocolate to customize flavor profile and create unique taste experiences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 191
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 114 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg