M & M Nut Cookies

(from beckyinem’s recipe box)

Categories: Desserts

Ingredients

  • 1 pound M & M plain chocolate candy
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/ cup chopped nuts

Directions

  1. Chop 1 1/2 cups of the candy

  2. Stir together flour, soda and salt

  3. Cream butter and sugar in large bowl, until light and fluffy

  4. Add eggs and vanilla, then beat in flour mixture

  5. Add candy and nuts.

  6. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet

  7. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 6-7 minutes

  8. Remove from oven

  9. Place 3 candies on each cookie and return to oven for 3-5 minutes

  10. Cool on wire rack

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