Giant Polka Dot Cookies

Dairy Free
Giant Polka Dot Cookies
50 min.
28
336kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our delightful Giant Polka Dot Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion! These cookies are not only visually appealing with their vibrant bursts of M&M's® chocolate candies, but they are also dairy-free, making them a fantastic option for those with dietary restrictions. With a soft and chewy texture, each bite is a heavenly combination of sweetness and a hint of buttery goodness.

Ready in just 50 minutes, these cookies are ideal for gatherings, parties, or simply as a special dessert to enjoy at home. The recipe yields an impressive 28 servings, ensuring that there’s plenty to share with family and friends. Imagine the joy on everyone’s faces as they take a bite of these colorful delights!

The preparation is straightforward, allowing even novice bakers to create a batch of these scrumptious cookies with ease. The rich flavors of brown sugar and granulated sugar blend beautifully with the creamy texture of butter and shortening, while the addition of M&M's® adds a playful twist that kids and adults alike will love. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a batch of Giant Polka Dot Cookies that will surely become a favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups brown sugar packed
  • cup granulated sugar 
  • cup butter softened
  • cup shortening 
  • teaspoons vanilla 
  •  eggs 
  • 3.8 cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoons baking soda 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • cups m&m candies 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat sugars, butter, shortening, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until well blended. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in candies.
  2. Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls about 3 inches apart onto ungreased large cookie sheet.
  3. Bake 12 to 16 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 3 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

Calories336kcal
Protein3.45%
Fat47.28%
Carbs49.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.18
Glycemic Load
14.23
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.6717391519443%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:336.14kcal
16.81%
Fat:17.8g
27.39%
Saturated Fat:5.46g
34.11%
Carbohydrates:41.75g
13.92%
Net Carbohydrates:40.89g
14.87%
Sugar:27.95g
31.05%
Cholesterol:13.92mg
4.64%
Sodium:256.27mg
11.14%
Alcohol:0.1g
100%
Alcohol %:0.18%
100%
Protein:2.92g
5.85%
Selenium:6.83µg
9.75%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9%
Folate:32.31µg
8.08%
Vitamin A:340.24IU
6.8%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.19%
Iron:1.11mg
6.16%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.98%
Vitamin B3:1.01mg
5.03%
Vitamin E:0.74mg
4.95%
Vitamin K:3.95µg
3.77%
Fiber:0.85g
3.41%
Calcium:33.95mg
3.39%
Phosphorus:26.66mg
2.67%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.94%
Copper:0.03mg
1.63%
Magnesium:5.4mg
1.35%
Potassium:41.91mg
1.2%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.08%