– Brighten up your day with these colorful and sweet M&M cookies, perfect for any occasion or just a delightful treat at home!

Ingredients:

1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened at room temperature
1 cup Light Brown Sugar
¾ cup White Sugar
2 Large Eggs
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
3 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Salt
1 cup M&Ms, plus more for decorating the top of the cookies

Directions:
 Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
 In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until smooth.
 Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until combined.
 Gradually add in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir until just combined.
 Gently fold in the M&Ms into the cookie dough.
 Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to firm up slightly, which helps in handling.
 Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
 Bake in the preheated oven for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies begin to turn a light golden brown.
 Remove from oven and press a few extra M&Ms on top of each cookie for a more decorative look while they are still warm.
 Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Tips:
For softer cookies, take them out closer to 7 minutes. For crisper cookies, allow them to bake a bit longer, near the 10-minute mark.
Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

Enjoy these festive and delicious M&M cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!