Ingredients

1 C butter, softened

1 1/2 C sugar

2 eggs

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

3 C flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

2 tsp cream of tartar

1/8- 1/4 tsp salt

1 medium bag (12 oz) M and M’s or about 1 1/2 C

Preparation

  1. Cream the butter and sugar for about 3 minutes, or until fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix for 2 more minutes.
  3. In a separate small mixing bowl combine all dry ingredients. Add to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
  4. Pour in your M and M’s and mix just until combined.
  5. Form into round balls (about 2 inches in size) and place on cookie sheet. Press the dough down just a little bit with the palm of your hand.
  6. Bake at 350 for 8 minutes or until you see the cookies start to crack. Take them out of the oven and let them finish cooking on the hot sheet for about 5 minutes.
  7. Remove from the cookie sheet onto a wire rack to finish cooling.