Mini M & M Cookies Recipe

Name: Mini M & M Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) bag miniature M&M baking bits; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup margarine; 2 eggs; 2 cups flour; 2 cups oatmeal (either quick or long cook); 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder

Servings: persons

1 (12 ounce) bag miniature M&M baking bits
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup margarine
2 eggs
2 cups flour
2 cups oatmeal (either quick or long cook)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder

1
In a large bowl, mix together sugars, shortening, margarine, vanilla and eggs with an electric mixer.
2
In a seperate bowl, combine flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder and soda.
3
Add dry ingredients to mixing bowl a cup at a time until it is mixed together completely.
4
Open bag of M&M baking bits and pour out 1/3 cup to reserve for later. Add the rest of the chips and fold into batter.
5
Chill cookie dough for 1 hour.
6
Later, preheat oven to 350 degrees. On ungreased cookie sheets, or using parchment paper on cookie sheets, drop dough by spoonfuls with room for spreading.
7
Take 2 or 3 of the reserve M&M's and place on top of each cookie. This way, some clearly show after the cookie bakes.
8
Bake in 350 oven for 10-12 minutes or until lightly brown.
9
Remove cookies from sheet and place on cooling rack.

697

kcal

Calories

Fat

151

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) bag miniature M&M baking bits, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Mini 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.

Mini M & M Cookies

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