Party Cookies
📜 Collection: Unknown Eighteen | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A delightful recipe for festive party cookies loaded with plain chocolate M&Ms. These sweet treats feature a classic soft-baked texture with a rich brown sugar base.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 10 mins | None | 30 cookies |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | Shortening | Softened |
| 1 cup | Brown sugar | Firmly packed |
| 1/2 cup | Granulated sugar | None |
| 2 tsp. | Vanilla | None |
| 2 | Eggs | None |
| 2 1/4 cups | All-purpose flour | Sifted |
| 1 tsp. | Baking soda | None |
| 1 tsp. | Salt | None |
| 1 1/2 cups | M&Ms | Plain chocolate |
Instructions
Step 1: Mixing the Dough
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, cream together the 1 cup shortening, 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the 2 tsp. vanilla and 2 eggs until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the 2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour, 1 tsp. baking soda, and 1 tsp. salt.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
- Fold in the 1 1/2 cups plain chocolate M&Ms gently until evenly distributed.
Step 2: Baking
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake at 375°F for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The dough can be prepared and stored in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours before baking.
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