Friday, July 29, 2011

Confetti Cookies


Kids and adults alike will love these Confetti Cookies, which feature everyone's favorite candy coated chocolate, M&Ms. I think these would be the perfect treat for back-to-school lunch boxes. However, I've also served them to my husband's co-workers. Adults need a little candy in their lives, too! As a side bonus, these cookies were probably the easiest I've made. The use of self-rising flour eliminates the need to sift together a dry mix.


CONFETTI COOKIES

1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 c. packed light brown sugar
2 tbsp corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 c. self-rising flour
1 c. candy-coated chocolate candies (like M&Ms)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Cream together the butter and brown sugar, using an electric mixer. Beat in the corn syrup and vanilla extract. Add self-rising flour in small batches, mixing well between each addition. Batter will be very thick. If it seems unworkable, add about 1/2 tsp water. Stir in the chocolate candies by hand.

3. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll cookie dough into 1-inch balls and place on sheets. Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned along the edges. Let cookies sit on sheet for 2 minutes, and then transfer to a rack to cool completely. Makes about 45 cookies.

Source: Home Baking, no listed author, Parragon Publishing, 2005, pg 158.
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18 comments:

  1. Christina @ Still LuckyJuly 29, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    So pretty. I love M&M's in cookies, they make me feel like a kid again. I used to eat those Keebler M&M cookies all the time. So glad I found these!

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  2. UnknownJuly 29, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Your cookies look gorgeous. X

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  3. Kim McCallieJuly 30, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    These look delicious! My kids would love them! Thanks for sharing on A Well-Seasoned Life's Sweet Indulgences Sunday.

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  4. JennJuly 30, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    I love cookies. I have a great cookbook giveaway on my blog right now. You should come and enter! http://eatcakefordinner.blogspot.com/2011/07/30-minute-rolls-and-giveaway.html

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  5. Chels/Catz in the KitchenJuly 30, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Can't go wrong with a cookie like that! Delicious!!

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  6. ConcettaJuly 30, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    I love this recipe - thank you for sharing!
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  7. Anita Rowe StaffordJuly 30, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    I'm going to try these. M&M's are a weakness of mine!

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  8. jess@balancing the dreamAugust 2, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    mmmm...M&M cookies have always been my fav!

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  9. AliAugust 2, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    These are adorable! Love that they only take 6 ingredients too. I'm all about the least amount of ingredients as possible. :)

    Thanks so much for linking up the Recipe Sharing Monday! :D

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  10. LuciaAugust 4, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Belli, simpatici e sicuramente deliziosi! Brava!

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  11. poppilinnstudiosAugust 4, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Mmmm, one of my favorites! I use to make these when the kids were little. Your recipe looks a bit different than mine, I'll have to make yours. Thanks.
    -Lynn

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  12. ElsaAugust 4, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    I just commented on your other recipe, but then I saw M&M's. One of my favorite cookies actually. Yum!

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  13. LisaAugust 5, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    Those are just so pretty and popping with color. Thanks for linking it up to Sweets for a Saturday.

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  14. Miranda | Mangoes and ChutneyAugust 5, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    I love all cookies! Mangoes and Chutney's Fat Camp Friday is now open Friday at midnight (EST)! I would love if you stopped by and linked up this recipe!
    http://mangoesandchutney.com/2011/08/fat-camp-friday-39-brown-sugar-bacon-jalapenos.html

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  15. keatseatsblogAugust 5, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    These cookies look awesome-- I'm such a sucker for anything with M&Ms. I'm your newest follower and I love for you to follow back!! I'd also love it if you linked up to my sweet treats party this weekend! Hope to see you there :)

    Ashton
    http://www.somethingswanky.com
    {Sweet Treats Thursday} Thu-Sun

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  16. Kim McCallieAugust 6, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Hi! Just stopping by to let you know that your cookies were #2 on A Well-Seasoned Life's Sweet Indulgences Sunday last week. Hope you'll stop by and share another of your great recipes this week!

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  17. Miz HelenAugust 6, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Hi Abby,
    The young at heart in all of us would love this cookie, it looks yummy! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope to see you again real soon! Hope you are having a great week end.
    Miz Helen

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  18. Miranda | Mangoes and ChutneyAugust 8, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Who doesn't like M&M cookies?! Thank you so much for joining Fat Camp Friday! See you next week!

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