{"id":1564783,"date":"2020-12-01T07:45:08","date_gmt":"2020-12-01T07:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/christmas-m-m-s-cookies\/"},"modified":"2023-04-08T05:38:00","modified_gmt":"2023-04-08T10:38:00","slug":"christmas-m-m-s-cookies","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/christmas-m-m-s-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas M&M’s Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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M&M Christmas Cookies Tips<\/h2>

Can you use regular M&M's for baking?<\/h3>Yes, you can use regular M&M's for baking.The candy shell of the M&M will prevent it from becoming a melted mess\u2014they'll only melt in your mouth. Try switching things up by swapping plain M&M's for different M&M varieties like mint, caramel or peanut. If you have any leftover M&M's to spare, use them up in these M&M cookie recipes<\/a>.

How do I store M&M Christmas cookies?<\/h3>Like most Christmas cookie recipes<\/a>, these M&M cookies should be stored in an airtight bag or container. They\u2019ll last for about three days when stored in the refrigerator or at room temperature and three months when stored in the freezer. Follow our cookie storage guide<\/a> for more tips.

How do I turn these M&M Christmas cookies into bars?<\/h3>Follow our Loaded M&M Oreo Cookie Bars recipe<\/a> to make M&M Christmas cookie bars! Just omit the Oreo cookies. (Find even more cookie bar ideas<\/a>.)

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M&M Christmas Cookies Tips<\/h2>

Can you use regular M&M's for baking?<\/h3>Yes, you can use regular M&M's for baking.The candy shell of the M&M will prevent it from becoming a melted mess\u2014they'll only melt in your mouth. Try switching things up by swapping plain M&M's for different M&M varieties like mint, caramel or peanut. If you have any leftover M&M's to spare, use them up in these M&M cookie recipes<\/a>.

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How do I turn these M&M Christmas cookies into bars?<\/h3>Follow our Loaded M&M Oreo Cookie Bars recipe<\/a> to make M&M Christmas cookie bars! Just omit the Oreo cookies. (Find even more cookie bar ideas<\/a>.)

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