M&M Cookies

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup plain M&Ms, plus 1/2 cup additional for decoration if desired

Details

Servings 18
Adapted from tatesbakeshop.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare greased cookie sheets.

In a medium-sized bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and salt.

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add vanilla and eggs. Mix until well blended. Stir in flour mixture. Fold in M&Ms.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets. If desired, press extra M&Ms into tops of cookies before baking for extra color.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until cookies are golden brown. Remove cookies to a wire rack to cool.


Yield: Eighteen, 2 1/2 inch cookies