Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies
Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies are deliciously soft and chewy and they’re a favorite during the Holidays! The candy colors can be swapped for any holiday! They’re perfect for all year round!
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 280kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup shortening
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&M's
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- In a large bowl combine shortening, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Add in eggs, one at a time.
- Add in salt and baking soda.
- Slowly add in flour, mixing until combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips and M&M's.
- Roll into 1 inch balls or use a #30 cookie scoop to scoop the cookies onto a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
- Bake for about 9 minutes (until bottoms are slightly browned).
- Gently press the tops of the cookies down using the back of a spoon or the bottom of a drinking glass to flatten the cookies a bit.
- Top with additional chocolate chips and M&M's.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes and transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Don’t Overbake – Pull the cookies from the oven when the edges are just golden brown for soft centers.
- Use a Cookie Scoop – For evenly sized cookies and a consistent bake time.
- Flatten Lightly – Press the tops of the cookies gently after baking to get that classic bakery-style look.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
