Oatmeal M and M Cookies

By srumbel

Cookie dough is meant to be eaten and this is probably one of the best doughs I have ever tasted. It also makes an amazing cookie . . . :)
from sixsistersstuff.com

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 2 cups M & M's chocolate candy (I used mini M & M's)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Add in eggs and vanilla and mix well. Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt until completely incorporated. Fold in the oats and M & M's. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheets and bake for 9-12 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets and let cool.

Makes about 5 dozen cookies.