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The Best M and M Christmas Cookies

These are the best M and M Christmas cookies you will ever make! Super simple ingredients for a fun holiday treat!

Say hello to our Christmas Wreath M&M Sugar Cookies! With store-bought cookie dough, creamy white frosting, green M&Ms, and a Twizzler touch, these cookies are not only adorable but also deliciously simple. Perfect for when you need a quick, fun, and tasty holiday treat that kids will love to help create.

FAQs

Q: Can I use homemade cookie dough instead of store-bought? A: Absolutely! If you have the time and energy to whip up homemade dough, go for it. But store-bought keeps things quick and easy.

Q: What kind of frosting should I use? A: Any white frosting works—vanilla, cream cheese, or even a simple buttercream. Just make sure it’s spreadable!

Q: Can I use different colored M&Ms? A: Sure! While green M&Ms are perfect for the wreath look, feel free to mix in some red ones for extra festive flair.

Q: Are there any Twizzler alternatives? A: You bet! You can use red licorice or any other red candy that can be shaped into a bow.

Are these M and M Christmas Cookies good for cookie exchanges?

Absolutely! These cookies are perfect for cookie exchanges because they are so easy to make and everyone will love them!

What is the best way to store these holiday cookies?

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.

Ingredients (without measurements)

  • Store-bought sugar cookie dough
  • White frosting
  • Green M&Ms
  • Twizzlers (or red licorice)

Why Each Ingredient is Needed

  • Store-bought sugar cookie dough: For quick and easy cookie bases. No fuss, no muss.
  • White frosting: Acts as the snowy “glue” to hold the decorations.
  • Green M&Ms: For that classic wreath look.
  • Twizzlers: To create the cute little bow on top.

What are some other great Christmas cookies?

What ingredients do you need for these M&M Christmas Wreath cookies?

What are some variations you can do with these Christmas M&M Cookies?

There are so many possibilities when it comes to these cookies! Here are some ideas:

-Add in some chopped nuts or dried fruit

-Swap out the m and m’s for another type of candy or chocolate chips

-Use a different kind of extract (peppermint, almond, etc.)

-Roll the dough balls in sugar before baking

-Decorate the cookies with icing or frosting once they are cooled

Why This Recipe Works

This recipe is a hit because it combines convenience with creativity. Using store-bought dough saves time, while decorating with frosting, M&Ms, and Twizzlers allows for endless fun and personalization. Plus, who can resist a sugar cookie, especially when it looks this cute? It’s the perfect blend of tasty and festive, making holiday baking a joyful and stress-free experience.

No matter what you do, these cookies are sure to be a hit! So have fun and enjoy!

The Best M and M Christmas Cookies
Yield: 24 cookies

The Best M and M Christmas Cookies

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These M&M Christmas sugar cookies are so great to make for the holidays Super fun to make with kids.

Ingredients

  • 1 package premade sugar cookie dough
  • 1 container white icing
  • Green M&Ms
  • 3 Peel ‘n Pull Twizzlers

Instructions

  1. Bake the cookies according to the package instructions and allow to cool completely.
  2. While the cookies are cooling, separate the Twizzlers pieces and tie each piece in a bow.
  3. When the cookies are cool, spread a thin layer of white icing on the top of each cookie.
  4. Arrange the green M&Ms in circle around the outer edge of the cookie, leaving a small space open on the top. Press the Twizzler bow at the top of the M&M wreath.

Nutrition Information

Yield

12

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 46Total Fat 2gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 1mgSodium 19mgCarbohydrates 8gFiber 0gSugar 6gProtein 0g

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