Ingredients
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1 cup shortening
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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½ cup white sugar
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2 eggs
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1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 ½ cups candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Beat shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add flour, baking soda, and salt; blend well. Stir in 1/2 of the chocolate candies.
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Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet. Use remaining candies to decorate dough balls; press down slightly.
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Bake in batches in the preheated oven until lightly browned with soft centers, 9 to 11 minutes.
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Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
82 | Calories |
4g | Fat |
11g | Carbs |
1g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 72 | |
Calories 82 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 4g | 5% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 7% |
Cholesterol 6mg | 2% |
Sodium 55mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate 11g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein 1g | 2% |
Calcium 9mg | 1% |
Iron 0mg | 2% |
Potassium 22mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.