M&m Cookies

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups red and green m&m's

Recipe

• 1 step 1
• 2 in a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt. in a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugars, then add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
• 3 step 2
• 4 stir in the vanilla extract. gradually add the flour mixture until combined. add the m&m's and stir again. for chewier cookies, refrigerate overnight.
• 5 step 3
• 6 preheat the oven to 300 degrees. drop the dough onto baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
• 7 step 4
• 8 bake for 15-20 minutes or until light brown. set the baking sheet on a wire rack and cool for 5 minutes. using a metal spatula, transfer the cookies to racks and let them cool completely.