M&M Shortbread Cookies

  • 3
  • 20 mins
  • 50 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened (no substitutes)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Spice Islands® 100% Pure Bourbon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup Argo® Corn Starch
  • 1 to 2 cups M&M's® Chocolate Candies

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300°F.


Mix butter, sugar and vanilla thoroughly using an electric mixer. Gradually blend in flour and corn starch. Stir in 1 cup candies, if desired.


Form into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets. (Note: if dough is too dry to work with, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached). Gently flatten each cookie using fingers OR a flat-bottomed drinking glass (dipped in sugar to prevent sticking). Press in additional candies to decorate.


Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bottoms begin to brown.


Cool for 5 minutes; remove to wire rack to cool completely.


Decorating Tip: Microwave 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon shortening in a small resealable plastic bag on HIGH (100%) for 30 to 60 seconds, until melted. Snip off corner of bag and drizzle chocolate over cookies. While chocolate is still soft, decorate with additional candies.