CHRISTMAS M&MS RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in M&M's., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment (or a handheld mixer), beat the butter on medium-high speed until smooth (about a minute).
• Add both sugars and cream on medium-high speed until smooth (about 2 minutes).
• Add the eggs and vanilla, beating until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat ingredients together again, if necessary.
• Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix on low until combined.
• With the mixer still on low (or by hand), add the M&M's and mix until incorporated. (If using an electric mixer, only mix for a few seconds.)
• Cover the bowl and let the dough chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
• When ready, remove the dough from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Drop spoonfuls (2-3 tablespoons) of dough onto baking sheets about 2 inches apart. (If possible, measure the batter so the cookies are all the same size for best results when baking.)
• Bake for 12 minutes. The cookies are done when the sides are lightly browned and the centers still look soft.
• Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.