m&m Cookies
We make these chewy and delicious m&m cookies every Christmas, but they're great for all holidays!
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
Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 189mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
