- Categories:1960s, Vintage advertisem*nts, Vintage birthday celebrations, Vintage Christmas, Vintage dessert recipes,
- By The Click Americana Team
- Added or last updatedDecember 1, 2019
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Original m&m cookie recipe (1963)
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The original m&m cookie recipe
Yield: 6 dozen 2-1/2 inch cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 cups plain m&ms chocolate candies
Instructions
- Cream sugars, shortening, eggs, and vanilla thoroughly.
- Spoon flour (not sifted) into a dry measuring cup. Level off and pour measured flour onto waxed paper.
- Sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
- Add blended dry ingredients gradually to creamed mixture. Mix well.
- Stir in 1/2 cup m&ms Plain Chocolate Candies. Reserve remaining candies for decorating.
- Drop by teaspoon (or shape dough into 1-inch balls) on ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- After baking, remove cookies with a spatula to wire racks; cool completely.
Notes
After baking, some candies may be slightly cracked. This adds texture and interest to cookies -- still the same delightfulflavor.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 72Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 93Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 53mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 0gSugar: 6gProtein: 1g
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- Categories: 1960s, Vintage advertisem*nts, Vintage birthday celebrations, Vintage Christmas, Vintage dessert recipes,
- Tags: 1960s christmas, 1963, 1964, 1965, birthdays, candy, colors, cookie recipes, cookies, , parties, recipes, Vintage chocolate, vintage dessert recipes
- Source: Better Homes and Gardens
- Original publication date: December 1963
- Added or last updatedDecember 1, 2019
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