Easy Christmas Cookies Recipe (Marshmallow and Margarine)
This easy Christmas cookies recipe is a quick dessert made with a short ingredient list and a soft, chewy texture. You’ll melt the marshmallows with margarine, mix in sugar and flour, then bake briefly. Follow the simple how to make steps for a festive cookie plate or tea-time treat.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Preheat and prep
Heat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment so the cookies release easily.
Melt marshmallows with margarine
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the margarine. Add the miniature marshmallows and stir constantly until smooth. Keep the heat low—don’t let it boil.
Stir in the sugar
Remove from the heat. Mix in the granulated sugar until evenly combined.
Add flour and form the dough
Add the flour gradually, stirring at first and then gently mixing until you get a workable dough that holds its shape. If it feels too stiff, add 1–2 tablespoons warm water.
Shape the cookies
Pinch off walnut-size pieces, roll into balls, and place them spaced out on the tray. If you like, lightly press with a fork to flatten a bit.
Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes. Pull them when the edges just start to take on a little color; overbaking will dry them out.
Cool before serving
Let the cookies rest on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool fully. They’ll be very soft while warm, so move them gently.