M&M Cookies

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Cream the butter and sugars together using a stand mixer or hand mixer until they are well-mixed, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla and continue mixing until they are incorporated.

In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and mix until they are just combined. Add the M&Ms and mix until just incorporated.

You can refrigerate the dough to firm it up allow the flavors to develop, or bake them right away. Scoop the dough into small balls (about 1 ½ tablespoons), then place them on the baking sheet. You should be able to bake between 6 and 9 at a time.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges of the cookies start to brown. Let them cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Continue baking the rest of the cookies.