Crisp Graham Cookies

Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min.

Makes

7 dozen

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023
I was delighted to find the recipe for these fun cookies. The peanut butter makes them extra special. —Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia
Crisp Graham Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 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

Directions

  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

1 cookie: 74 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 61mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.