m&m Cookies
My grandma on my dad’s side unfortunately passed away before I was born. She was a phenomenal baker and many of her recipes have thankfully been passed down. This is one of my all time favorites! We make these m&m cookies every Christmas. Pro tip – try freezing them and eating them cold – amazingly delicious!
- Servings: Makes about 4 dozen cookies
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Bake Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- all purpose flour
- salt
- baking soda
- butter
- butter flavored shortening
- granulated sugar
- light brown sugar
- dark brown sugar
- vanilla
- eggs
- m&m’s
Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
Step 1: Remove butter from refrigerator to allow it to soften. Preheat oven to 350º F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
Step 2: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer on medium to cream butter, shortening and sugars together. Add vanilla and continue mixing. Add eggs on at a time, mixing thoroughly after each one.
Step 3: With mixer set to low, add flour mixture a little at a time, scraping the sides of the bowl to ensure the dough is thoroughly mixed. Reserve about 1/2 cup of flour and stir in with a wooden spoon.
Step 4: Stir in m&m’s with a wooden spoon. Drop tablespoons of dough on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper leaving space in between.
Step 5: Bake for 8-10 minutes, then carefully remove from oven. Let cool for a minute on the cookie sheet, then remove to a cooling rack or plate. Enjoy!
Tips:
- These are perfect for any holiday cookie since there are so many color options available!
- I use dark baking sheets lined with parchment paper for drop cookies because they conduct heat better and help them to crisp up on the edges.
- The combination of brown sugars and butter with shortening helps keep them from flattening out.
- Multiple trays can be baked at a time, but it’s best to rotate them halfway through for even baking.
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m&m Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup butter (½ cup = 1 stick)
- ½ cup butter flavored shortening (½ cup = ½ stick)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 10 oz bag of m&m's
Instructions
- Remove butter from refrigerator to allow it to soften. Preheat oven to 350º F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, use a hand mixer on medium to cream butter, shortening and sugars together. Add vanilla and continue mixing. Add eggs on at a time, mixing thoroughly after each one.
- With mixer set to low, add flour mixture a little at a time, scraping the sides of the bowl to ensure the dough is thoroughly mixed. Reserve about 1/2 cup of flour and stir in with a wooden spoon.
- Stir in m&m’s with a wooden spoon. Drop tablespoons of dough on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper leaving space in between.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, then carefully remove from oven. Let cool for a minute on the cookie sheet, then remove to a cooling rack or plate. Enjoy!
Notes
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- These are perfect cookies for any holiday since there are so many color options available!
- I use dark baking sheets lined with parchment paper for drop cookies because they conduct heat better and help them to crisp up on the edges.
- The combination of brown sugars and butter with shortening helps keep them from flattening out.
- Multiple trays can be baked at a time, but it’s best to rotate them halfway through for even baking.
- Makes about 4 dozen cookies. Nutritional information is for 2 cookies.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
