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    Brown Sugar M and M Cookies

    Published: Apr 19, 2016 · Modified: Nov 9, 2022 by Ang Paris · 3 Comments
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    This Brown Sugar M&M Cookie is a fun twist on the traditional sugar cookie.
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    These Brown Sugar M and M Cookies from Persnickety Plates is a fun twist on the traditional sugar cookie. Chewy in the middle, crisp on the edges - just like a cookie should be!

    This Brown Sugar M&M Cookie is a fun twist on the traditional sugar cookie. | Persnickety Plates
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    This Brown Sugar M&M Cookie is a fun twist on the traditional sugar cookie. | Persnickety Plates

    Instead of outdoor activities, I stay in my kitchen and bake. At least it's fun to do that when it's crappy outside. Not great for my waistline, but good for my sanity.

    I guess I like cookies with M&Ms in them because I shared these Chewy M&M Brownie Cookies last year. I think, even more than the taste (which is great), I love the bright colors. They're so fun in a cookie. Plus, they perk me up in my kitchen when it's cold and gloomy out the window.

    This Brown Sugar M&M Cookie is a fun twist on the traditional sugar cookie. | Persnickety Plates

    Ingredients

    • flour
    • baking soda
    • butter
    • vegetable shortening
    • brown sugar
    • eggs
    • vanilla extract
    • M&M candies
    This Brown Sugar M&M Cookie is a fun twist on the traditional sugar cookie. | Persnickety Plates

    Don't these Brown Sugar M and M Cookies just look so tasty?

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    Brown Sugar M and M Cookies

    Close up image of brown sugar m and m cookies on parchment paper.

    Brown Sugar M&M Cookies

    This Brown Sugar M&M Cookie is a fun twist on the traditional sugar cookie.
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    Cook Time: 8 minutes
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Ingredients

    • 2 ¾ cups flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ⅔ cup butter softened (I used salted)
    • ⅓ cup vegetable shortening
    • 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1 cup M&Ms

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, add the flour and baking soda and whisk together.
    • In another large bowl (or the bowl of your stand mixer), add the butter, shortening, and brown sugar and mix until fluffy (a few minutes).
    • Add in the eggs, beating well after each addition.
    • Add in the vanilla and beat.
    • Turn the mixer to low and scrape down the sides.
    • Gradually add in the flour mixture, mixing only until the flour disappears.
    • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let chill in the fridge for at least an hour.
    • Once chilled, preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
    • Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop out the dough and place 12 per baking sheet.
    • Press 4-5 M&Ms into the top of each dough ball.
    • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until just golden.
    • Remove from oven and immediately slide the parchment paper onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

    Notes

    It should make about 3 dozen cookies, depending on how large your cookie scoop is.
    Adapted from Amanda's Cookin

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    This Brown Sugar M and M Cookie is a fun twist on the traditional sugar cookie. | Persnickety Plates

    Going to the mall, I'm often tempted to swing by and get a cookie. My favorite is usually the Sugar Butter M and M but I have yet to truly replicate it at home. Instead, I thought it would be fun to use brown sugar in these Brown Sugar M and M Cookies instead of the standard white. Brown sugar is naturally moister which makes for a soft cookie. You end up with a super sweet cookie that is crisp on the edges and chewy in the middle. Just the way I like them.

    Is it spring where you are yet? I know talking about the weather is boring but as a blogger, I'm connected with people all over the country (and world!) and am constantly taunted by warm weather. I have so many blog friends in southern states and seeing families taking walks in sandals on social media has me green with envy. The other day it snowed 3 inches here in Metro Detroit. In April. We're still in boots and winter jackets. I'm used to it, my birthday is the first week of April and the weather is nasty more often than not, but still. I want sunshine and warmth.

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    1. Karen Howard says

      April 29, 2018 at 10:14 pm

      5 stars
      Definitely making these!

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      • Lori Brzezinski says

        June 01, 2019 at 3:29 pm

        5 stars
        These cookies are delicious! They are a good balance between crispy outer edges and a chewy, thin cookie. Modified a little, kept to just the butter instead of combo w/ shortening. Added semi sweet choc chips, cause who doesn't like a little more chocolate?! Did not use parchment paper or silicone baking sheet. Making these for my son's graduation party, anticipating them to disappear!

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        • Ang Paris says

          June 04, 2019 at 11:09 am

          I am so glad you enjoyed these Lori!!
          Congrats to you son (and you!)

          Reply

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