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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cookies 34g

Recipe makes 36 cookies)

Calories 159
Calories from Fat 70 (44%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 7.9g 12%
Saturated Fat 2.7g 13%
Monounsaturated Fat 2.8g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 111mg 4%
Potassium 51mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 20.9g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 1%
Sugars 14.2g
Protein 1.5g 3%

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Soft and Chewy M&m Cookies

Recipe #49591 | 20 min | 10 min prep | add private note

By: Manda
Dec 22, 2002

This cookie is BY FAR my family's favorite cookie that always disappears first on the Christmas cookie tray! They are very simple, but kids and adults alike love this chewy, chocolaty cookie. I usually double the recipe, which will use one 12 oz. bag of M&M's. You can make these festive by using holiday M&Ms, which I love to do at Easter and Christmas

36 cookies (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream together shortening and sugars until light and fluffy.
  2. 2
    Add eggs and vanilla and beat until combined.
  3. 3
    Add combined flour, salt, and baking soda and mix until well combined.
  4. 4
    Stir in 1/2 cup M&Ms.
  5. 5
    Drop by Tbsp onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  6. 6
    Press 2-3 M&Ms onto top of each cookie.
  7. 7
    Bake in 375°F for 10-12 minutes.

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From: Cookgirl

On Apr 24, 2009

The cookies will turn out much better if you reduce the temperature to 350 degrees; step #3 is a bit redundant. I always use parchment paper to bake cookies. This was quick and easy. I tested the recipe for our daughter's upcoming polka dot-themed birthday party. Thanks!

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  • From: Texas Rose

    On Apr 23, 2009

    Excellent cookies! I followed the recipe exactly and made no substitutions or changes. These get really big and lovely looking. Nine minutes in an electric oven with a couple minutes on the pan after they were taken out worked out good for me. I also always bake on parchment paper, it really does make a difference! Manda, thanks for the super recipe! Will make them again for sure!

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  • From: Mama22boys

    On Feb 24, 2006

    I was disappointed as the cookies turned out crispy instead of soft and chewy. I followed the recipe exactly. ?? Also taste too "crisco-y" for our liking.

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  • From: Lois O'Loughlin

    On Nov 27, 2007

    These turn out soft and chewy and the dough is very easy to work with. The first batch I made at Cristmas didn't even make to the cookie tray!- these are my kids (21,20 & 17) FAVORITE cookies.

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