Crisp Graham Cookies

I was delighted to find the recipe for these fun cookies. The peanut butter makes them extra special.

Crisp Graham Cookies

Average Rating: 4.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min.
YIELD: 7 dozen (2-inch cookies).

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 package (12.6 ounces) milk chocolate M&M's

Instructions

  • 1. In a bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar; beat in egg. Add vanilla and milk. Blend in peanut butter. Combine dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the pecans and M&M's.
  • 2. Drop by teaspoonfuls 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 158 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 125mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.