Robbi's M&Ms Cookies

This M&M cookie recipe makes soft, chewy cookies with crisp edges packed with chocolate candies that melt in your mouth. And no chill time needed!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 82 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 1.5 cups candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in batches in the preheated oven until lightly browned with soft centers, 9 to 11 minutes.

Step 3

Beat shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add flour, baking soda, and salt; blend well. Stir in 1/2 of the chocolate candies.

Step 5

Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet. Use remaining candies to decorate dough balls; press down slightly.