Robbi's M&Ms Cookies

Name: Robbi's M&Ms Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
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®)

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This M&M cookie recipe is an old recipe but always a favorite! Use any variety of M&M candies.

Recipe by Robbi Schultze

Updated on May 31, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

72

Yield:

72 cookies

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Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Beat shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.

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Add flour, baking soda, and salt; blend well. Stir in 1/2 of the chocolate candies.

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Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet. Use remaining candies to decorate dough balls; press down slightly.

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Bake in batches in the preheated oven until lightly browned with soft centers, 9 to 11 minutes.
Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

82	Calories
4g	Fat
11g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 72
Calories 82
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Sodium 55mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 1g
Calcium 9mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 22mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.