M&M cookies

The girls and I made these Easter treats and devoured them in record time.  There's a chance you already have what you need in your pantry, but if not, a quick trip to the store will fix that!  


M&M COOKIES
Yield: 3 dozen

Ingredients:

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup white sugar

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 egg

3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup M&Ms, divided (3/4 cup for batter and 1/4 cup for tops of cookies)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, add sugar, egg, butter, and vanilla and mix thoroughly. Add flour, salt, and baking soda to creamed mixture. Blend well. Add 3/4 cup of M&M candies.

Drop dough by teaspoonful onto cookie sheet. Slightly push a few candies on top of each dough ball with remaining candies. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, to your liking.