Homemade M&M Cookies

Colorful M&Ms added to cookies make a cookie tray more fun! These easy Homemade M&M Cookies are a family favorite at Christmas and all throughout the year.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Homemade M&M Cookies

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 8 minutes

Total Time 23 minutes

Servings cookies

Calories 160kcal

Author Jennifer @ Plowing Through Life

Equipment

Baking Sheet
Baking Mat
Silicone Spatula
Silicone Turner

Ingredients

1 cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
2 1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups M&Ms

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Using an electric mixer blend together shortening, brown sugar and granulated sugar.
Add vanilla and eggs and mix well.
In a seperate mixing bowl mix flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly blend into sugar mixture.
Fold in 1 cup of M&Ms by hand. Reserve 1/2 cup to set on top of each ball of dough.
Drop dough by teaspoon full onto a baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until just beginning to turn lightly brown on the edges. Be sure not to over bake for best results!

Notes

A baking sheet with a non-stick liner makes baking these cookies easier
Reserve 1/2 cup of M&Ms to place on top of balls of dough before baking
If using mini M&Ms reduce the amount to 1 1/3 or 1 1/4 cups of M&Ms since so many more fit in a measuring cup
Half of the M&Ms can be substituted with chocolate chips if desired

Nutrition