m&m cookies to celebrate the end of preschool

Chocolate M&M Cookies

My little one had her last day of preschool today.  She and her friends are off to kindergarten in September and that’s a fine reason to celebrate with some chocolate m&m cookies.  And by coincidence, it was also her birthday celebration at preschool, so we had a double reason for whooping it up.

I can’t believe I just wrote “whooping it up.”  I guess there are only so many ways to say “celebrate.”  Maybe I’ll try to start working that into conversation more.  I have a friend who actually says “yowza.”  Talk about working something into a conversation.

Anyway.

Back to the cookies.  They are a huge hit with the kids because they are chock full of m&ms.  Personally, I am not a fan of the little morsels that melt in your mouth, not in your hand.  I may be alone here, but these cookies are definitely not a favorite for me.  My two taste testers and Claudia’s friends can’t get enough of them though.  So depending on your audience here, you might have a hit on your hands.

Recipe:  Chocolate M&M Cookies

2 c. all-purpose flour

3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1 c. unsalted butter

2/3 c. granulated sugar

2/3 c. packed light brown sugar

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 large eggs

1 c. m&m candies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.  Whisk to combine and set aside.

Beat butter, sugars, and vanilla in large mixing bowl until creamy.  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Gradually beat in flour mixture in two or three additions.  Mixture will be quite thick.  Stir in m&m pieces with a wooden spoon.  Drop by large rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets.  Bake for 9 minutes.  Cool on baking sheet for 1 minute, then transfer to wire cooking rack.