Christmas is the season of sharing, and it wouldn’t feel complete without a little chocolate. Whether they’re tucked into stockings, topped over cookies, or simply enjoyed straight from the pack, these colourful chocolates bring instant joy.
Their bright candy shells and smooth chocolate center make them more than just a snack.
They’re also a fun way to be added onto a dessert platter, turning simple spreads into an eye catching display.
Beyond snacking they can be used for a wide range of desserts. Whether they are mixed into your brownie batter, folded into your cookie dough, or sprinkled over your ice cream, it will never let you down.
M&M has been linked to childhood traditions: decorating cookies with family or snacking on them while watching your favourite Christmas movie.
Their bright colours and unique taste make them a reliable choice for anyone looking to add a touch of sweetness this Christmas. They’re part of the holiday experience.
In their early days, there was a point where they became so popular in the 1950’s that a solution to their imitators creating similar products was to stamp each candy with the famous “m”.
And that’s when their slogan “Look for the m on every piece” was created.
Another milestone for M&Ms was when they became the first candy in space in the year 1981, as they were chosen to be included as part of the astronaut’s food supply.
This was not too long after they went and became global, expanding into Asia Pacific, Australia, Europe and Russia.
In the year 2000 they became the official candy of the new Millennium, with “mm” translating to 2000 in Roman numerals.
M&Ms cookie recipe
Ingredients:
1. 265g all-purpose flour
2. One teaspoon baking soda
3. One teaspoon cornstarch
4. Half teaspoon salt
5. Half teaspoon vanilla extract
6. Three quarter cup unsalted butter
7. Three quarter cup brown sugar
8. Half cup granulated sugar
9. One large egg and one egg yolk at room temperature
10. One cup M&Ms candies
Instructions:
1. Firstly, stir together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt;
2. In a separate handheld or mixer, beat the softened butter for about one minute or until creamy. Then add the brown sugar and white sugar and mix until it’s combined and turns creamy;
3. Beat in eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. With the mixer running on slow, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients;
4. Pour one cup M&Ms and beat at a low speed until it is evenly combined;
5. Cover cookie dough and chill in the refrigerator for two hours or up to five days;
6. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius, line it with baking paper;
7. Roll cookies into balls of reasonable sizes;
8. Bake for 11-12 minutes or until slightly golden brown on the sides;
9. Remove from the oven and allow the cookie to cool; and
10. Ready to eat!
A product of Mars Wrigley Confectionery, M&Ms is distributed in Fiji by Motibhai Group – sharing quality, sharing happiness.
Top left: Adhish Chand and Bhan Mati shops at Extra Supermarket in Flagstaff.
Share timeless moments with family this Christmas.
Enjoy it as a cookie filling.
