Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks, room temperature)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar (lightly packed)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 10 ounces M&M candies (plus extra for topping; Easter pastels or any variety)

Instruction

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment ( a hand-held mixer can also be used), add the butter and sugars.  Cream together for 2-3 minutes.  Add the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla, mixing until well incorporated.  Slowly add the flour mixture and blend until just incorporated. Stir in the M&M candies.
  • Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the dough onto sheet pans lined with parchment paper.  Chill overnight.  
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.  Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes until lightly brown around the edges.  The cookies will appear slightly underdone in the middle.  Immediately press extra M&M's on top of the cookies (if desired). Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.  Store in an airtight container.