M and M Cookies
Originally submitted by Sandra Swanson and modified by Kaboose.com
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These milk chocolate M & M cookies are ever popular at birthday parties, bake sales and holiday cookie exchanges. They're bright and colorful and add a celebratory touch to any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups candy-coated milk chocolate pieces
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Thoroughly cream together shortening, sugars, eggs and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients, except the candies. Add to creamed mixture and mix well.
- Stir in 1/2 cup M & M's. Mix well. Drop by teaspoon unto cookie sheets and decorate with remaining M & M's. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
- calories: 480cal
- total fat: 23.6g
- cholesterol: 39mg
- sodium: 333mg
- carbohydrates: 62.8g
- fiber: 1.3g
- protein: 4.6g
Servings: 12
