Mini M & M Cookies

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) bag miniature M&M baking bits
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups oatmeal (either quick or long cook)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together sugars, shortening, margarine, vanilla and eggs with an electric mixer.
  2. In a seperate bowl, combine flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder and soda.
  3. Add dry ingredients to mixing bowl a cup at a time until it is mixed together completely.
  4. Open bag of M&M baking bits and pour out 1/3 cup to reserve for later. Add the rest of the chips and fold into batter.
  5. Chill cookie dough for 1 hour.
  6. Later, preheat oven to 350 degrees. On ungreased cookie sheets, or using parchment paper on cookie sheets, drop dough by spoonfuls with room for spreading.
  7. Take 2 or 3 of the reserve M&M's and place on top of each cookie. This way, some clearly show after the cookie bakes.
  8. Bake in 350 oven for 10-12 minutes or until lightly brown.
  9. Remove cookies from sheet and place on cooling rack.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

996 kcal 50% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.6g 11% DV
Total Fat 52.9g 68% DV
Carbs 116.7g 42% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 68.1g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19440.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 244mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 68.3mg 23% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Calcium 1589.3mg 100% DV
Iron 5mg 28% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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