Irresistible M&M Cookies: A Classic Recipe

Name: Irresistible M&M Cookies: A Classic Recipe
Total time: 35 mins
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 0.5 cup white sugar; 2 eggs; 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1.5 cups candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)

This delightful M&M cookie recipe is a timeless classic that will surely become a family favorite! Feel free to experiment with different M&M varieties for a unique twist.

Total time35 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time20 mins
Yield72 cookies, 72

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Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
0.5 cup white sugar
2 eggs eggs
1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1.5 cups candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for baking.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
Gradually incorporate the flour, baking soda, and salt into the creamed mixture, blending until well combined. Fold in half of the M&M chocolate candies.
Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto an ungreased baking sheet. Decorate each cookie with the remaining M&Ms, gently pressing them into the dough.
Bake in batches in the preheated oven until the edges are lightly browned and the centers remain soft, about 9 to 11 minutes.
Enjoy the freshly baked cookies!

Nutrition

Calories: 82 kcal
Fat Content: 4 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 7 g
Sodium Content: 55 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Cholesterol Content: 6 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 11 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g