Who knew that the taste of M& M’s could be transformed into a delicious holiday cookie my son in law’s Mom Sherry did! This was given to her by a family friend and has quickly become a family favourite especially during the holidays. Give it a try, the sweet taste of these cookies will have you coming back for more!
Ingredients
1 cup butter softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup icing sugar
2 cups flour
1 tsp vanilla
1 Tbsp water
1 cup mini M&M’s
1/4 cup icing sugar for coating baked cookie
Directions
Preheat oven to 325F
Beat butter until creamy, add granulated, icing sugar, half the flour, vanilla and 1 tablespoon of water. Continue beating until combined.
Add the remaining flour beat until the dough comes together.
Mix in the M&M’s until combined.
Using cookie scoop or spoon measure and shape into 1 inch cookie balls.
Add about 3 mini M&M’s on top of each cookie ball and gently give one more roll.
Place on ungreased or parchment lined cookie tray.
Bake at 325F. oven for approximately 13-15 minutes. Bottom of cookie should be lightly brown.
Let cookies cool on the tray for about 2 minutes then place on cooling rack. After about 5 minutes toss each cookie in icing sugar. Return to cooling rack to fully cool and set.
