Cook-ie Up A Storm

There is something about a warm batch of cookies to make any day better. This mixed with the colors and yumminess of M&Ms makes for a heart (and stomach) warming experience. I made these a little while ago and as it has been a bit of a rough and now stormy day, here is the recipe so maybe someone can enjoy these this evening.The Nestle Toll House original chocolate chip cookie recipe is a good stand by for basic dough, then from there you can add whatever your heart (and stomach) desires. I'm a bit of a cookie perfectionist, so my footnotes are in the [brackets].

M&M Cookies

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

In a medium sized bowl combine:

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

In a larger bowl beat:

1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 tsp. vanilla extract

Add 2 large eggs one at a time.

Gradually beat in the flour mixture.

Fold in a 12 oz bag of M&Ms. [go for the dark chocolate ones if you're dangerous like me. That or you're a Sith Lord]

Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets [I use parchment paper, because they seem to bake more evenly and burn less]

Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown. [Be watchful, depending on your oven they could be done around 7 or 8 minutes]

Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes.

If you have a wire rack you can throw those puppies on there to further cool.

Otherwise, go ahead and get your glass of milk, a blanket, and your warm cookies to watch that rain fall from a comfy couch.