M&M Cookies

Name: M&M Cookies
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed; 1/4 c. granulated sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 egg; 1 c. and 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour, sifted; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3/4 c. M&M's

9 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
1 c. and 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. M&M's

Directions

1

In a large bowl, mix shortening, brown sugar and granulated sugar.
2

Beat in vanilla and egg.
3

In another bowl, sift flour, baking soda and salt.
4

Add dry ingredients to sugar and egg mixture.
5

Blend well.
6

Stir in 1/4 cup M&M's (save some for decorating).
7

Drop rounded teaspoonful of cookie dough 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
8

Decorate tops with remaining candies.
9

Bake in 375° oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack.