I don’t know when this recipe was first published but I first became aware of it in the mid-60s. It was part of an advertisement for Crisco shortening and M&M’s in one of my mother’s magazines. In those days, recipes were often a part of a advertisements for some product or another. My mother cut out the recipe and baked the cookies. Whether or not it was Christmas, New Year, or the middle of July I have no idea. I do remember being very excited every time she made a batch. All of those colorful candies made it my favorite cookie for years to come.
M&M Party Cookies
- 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup Crisco shortening
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 cup M & M plain candies
Preheat oven to 375°. Cream shortening and sugars until creamy. Mix in eggs and vanilla thoroughly. Blend together flour, soda, and salt. Add to creamed mixture and blend well. Stir in 1/2 cup of the M&M’s. Shape into 1 inch balls or drop onto ungreased cookie sheet. Decorate with remaining M&M’s. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
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