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Easy Christmas Cookies (5-Minute Prep)

These Christmas Cookie Squares are the easiest holiday treat you can make. Layers of sugar cookie dough, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and festive M&Ms bake into chewy, sweet cookie bars perfect for parties, gifting, or last-minute Christmas baking.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 Squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 roll sugar cookie dough store-bought or homemade
  • 1 can 300 ml sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup Christmas M&Ms or any holiday-colored chocolate candies

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  3. Press the sugar cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the pan.
  4. Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the dough and spread lightly.
  5. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top.
  6. Add a layer of Christmas M&Ms.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until edges are golden.
  8. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
  9. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • Let the cookies cool fully before slicing so they hold their shape.
  • Add festive sprinkles or crushed candy canes for extra holiday color.
  • Swap chocolate chips for white chocolate, caramel chips, or peanut butter chips.
  • A stand mixer can make preparing cookie dough even easier. This Cuisinart Precision Master Stand Mixer is a great option if you’re looking for a reliable kitchen tool: Cuisinart Precision Master Stand Mixer

⭐ Storage:

  • Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Refrigerate for a firmer texture.
  • Freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Thaw at room temperature before serving.

⭐ Variations:

  • White Chocolate Bars: Replace chocolate chips with white chocolate.
  • Triple Chocolate: Mix dark, milk, and white chocolate chips.
  • Peanut Butter Version: Add ½ cup peanut butter chips.
  • Nutty Bars: Add chopped pecans or walnuts before baking.