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M&M Cookies

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 c shortening
  • 1 c brown sugar
  • 1/2 c granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/4 c flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2.5 c M&M candies

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 35Prepare baking sheets with parchment paper or baking spray.
  2. Cream shortening and sugars for 2-3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla, and cream until very light, scraping the bowl as necessary.
  4. Add flour, baking soda and salt, and mix until combined. Stir 2 cups of M&Ms.
  5. Drop by 2 tbsp sized balls onto cookie sheet. Press 2-3 more M&Ms into the tops of the cookies.
  6. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until cookies don't appear wet on top and edges are beginning to brown.
  7. Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheets, and remove to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Recipe source: My mommy