M&M cookies

I made these classic, yummy cookies for a student of mine that was in the hospital over Spring Break.  It was right there at Easter, so I couldn't resist the urge for Easter M&Ms.  They are so pretty and pastel.  Obviously this is easy to make appropriate for any holiday because of the ease of buying the M&Ms for that time.


1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup M&Ms, divided (3/4 cup for batter and 1/4 cup for tops of cookies)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a large bowl, add sugar, egg, butter, and vanilla and mix thoroughly. Add flour, salt, and baking soda to creamed mixture. Blend well. Add 3/4 cup of M&M candies.  Drop dough by teaspoonful onto cookie sheet. Slightly push a few candies on top of each dough ball with remaining candies. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes.