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Oatmeal M&M’s Cookies Recipe

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Oatmeal M&M’s Cookies are a classic treat. This cookie recipe can be made with chocolate chips or M&M’s. Grab a few oatmeal cookies fresh out of the oven with a glass a milk and it takes you back to when you were a kid!

Oatmeal M&M Cookies

Before the holidays I asked Brian what cookies or treats he would like me to make. The kids had already told me some of their favorites and I wanted to know which ones he wanted. Well, rather than asking for some special holiday cookie, he asked me to make Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies or Oatmeal M&M’s Cookies.

Even though they are something he loves, it has been way too long since I’ve made oatmeal cookies. I’ve been making these cookies for years and the recipe is a result of combining other recipes I had for chocolate chip cookies and recipes for oatmeal cookies.

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Brian not only loves the oatmeal chocolate chip cookies but he also loves eating the cookie dough. I always worry about the raw eggs in the cookie dough so I decided to make some cookie dough for him to eat and left the eggs out.

I made the cookie dough with chocolate chips and the cookies with M&M’s so he could have some of each. To make the cookie dough, I followed the recipe below but left out the eggs and baking soda. I used quick oats instead of old fashioned and added 1/3 cup heavy cream.

Oatmeal M&M Cookies

Oatmeal M&M’s Cookies Recipe

Yield: 40
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Total Time: 24 minutes

Oatmeal M&M’s Cookies are a classic treat. This cookie recipe can be made with chocolate chips, M&M’s, or a combination of the two.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350˚F degrees.
  2. Mix together shortening and butter until combined.
  3. Add the granulated sugar and shortening. Beat for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat for 1-2 minutes, until light in color and fluffy in texture.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the mixing bowl and stir to combine.
  6. Stir in oats and M&M's (or chocolate chips).
  7. Use a medium (2 tablespoon size) dough scoop to make dough balls. Place on parchment-covered baking sheets.
  8. Bake at 350˚F for 8-11 minutes.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 40 Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 149Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 86mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 1gSugar: 11gProtein: 2g

Nutrition data is calculated automatically by Nutritionix and isn't always accurate. I am not a certified nutritionist and make no claims to the contrary. Each individual’s dietary needs and restrictions are unique to the individual. You are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to your health.

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© Tonia
Cuisine: American / Category: Cookies

Comments

  1. Janet Stroebl says

    Remember that the flour can also cause salmonella when eating cookie dough. Best to not consume cookie dough.

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  2. Lynn Bast says

    The cookies taste fantastic, but they completely flattened during baking! I even tried chilling the dough in between batches! What did I do wrong?

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    • Tonia says

      It looks like you are in Australia? It looks like the equivalent to shortening in the US is called Copha vegetable shortening in Australia.

      Reply

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