Soft No Roll M & M Sugar Cookies

 If I'm making Easter Bunny Cookies, then I don't add the M&M's  to the batter.  I add them after the cookie in cooked and still warm.   Switch up the colors for different holidays.

SOFT NO ROLL M&M SUGR COOKIES

(1 1/2 dozen)

Ingredients:

*2 cups all-purpose flour

*1 teaspoon baking powder

*1/2 teaspoon baking soda

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*1/2 cup butter, softened

*1/2 cup granulated sugar

*1/4 cup brown sugar

*2 large eggs, room temperature

*2 teaspoons vanilla extract

*2 cups plain M&M candy

Directions:

~Preheat oven 350 degrees.

~Line cookie sheets with parchment paper (optional).

~In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until mixture is light and fluffy.

~Stir in eggs and vanilla until well combined.

~Sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and mix until combined.

~Stir in M&M's.

~Scoop onto prepared cookie sheets.

~Bake for 10-12 minutes.

~Remove from oven and cool for 4-5 minutes before transferring onto a cooling rack.