Easy M & M Cookies

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour properly measured
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 ½ cups M&Ms
• optional 1/2 C Chocolates chips

• Preheat the oven to 350 F.
• Microwave the butter for about 40 seconds. Butter should be completely melted but shouldn’t be hot.
• In a large bowl, mix butter with the sugars until well-combined. Stir in vanilla and eggs.
• Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined. Dough should be soft and a little sticky but not overly sticky.
• Stir in M&Ms and chocolate chips, if using.
• Scoop out 1.5 tablespoons of dough (medium cookie scoop) and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet
• Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until down…

Not ready to bake? Freeze cookie on the  baking sheet. Then, place in a freezer bag or container for up to 3 months.

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