Brown Sugar M and M Cookies

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

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

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These Brown Sugar M and M Cookies is a fun twist on the traditional sugar cookie. Chewy in the middle, crisp on the edges – just like a cookie should be!

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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.

Ingredients

• flour
• baking soda
• butter
• vegetable shortening
• brown sugar
• eggs
• vanilla extract
• M&M candies

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

Storage

Store the baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.

Make Ahead Instructions

This cookie dough freezes really well. Line a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. I like to use a small cookie scoop to make the dough balls. I pop the tray in the freezer for an hour or two and then toss the frozen dough balls into a freezer bag. This is a great way to make sure you don’t eat all the cookies in one sitting, and it’s a great way to plan ahead for parties or even unexpected company.

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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 minutes

Author: Ang Paris

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Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2/3 cup butter softened (I used salted)
• 1/3 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup M&Ms

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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

Please Note: I am not a registered dietitian. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

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About the Author: Melissa is the I’m a self-taught home cook who runs Persnuckety Plates. She was a contributor for Juggling Act Mama for a couple of years, when she developed this recipe. Melissa lives in Michigan with her family and loves cooking with everyday ingredients.