Mike's M & M Cookies Recipe

Name: Mike's M & M Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 cup brown sugar; ½ cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon water; 1 egg; 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups M&M's; M&M', for decorating the tops

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon water
1 egg
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups M&M's
M&M', for decorating the tops

1
Blend the shortening and sugars.
2
Beat in the vanilla, water & egg.
3
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt.
4
Add the dry ingredients to the shortening mixture and blend thoroughly.
5
Stir in the 1 1/2 C of M&M's.
6
Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased baking pans.
7
Decorate the tops with additional M&M's.
8
Bake at 375F for 10-12 min or until golden brown.
9
For a crispier cookie, be sure the tops look dry, not moist.
10
Remove to cooling racks.
11
Good eaten warm or allow to cool completely.
12
Total baking time depends on the size of your pans & your oven's capacity.

591

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 1 cup brown sugar, ½ cup white sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Mike's M & M Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mike's M & M Cookies

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