Red’s Ultimate M&M Cookies

More yummy looking Cookie Swap recipes. Cookies CJ sent to Sandy Red's Ultimate M&M Cookies 1 C. butter or margarine (2 sticks), softened ½ C. sugar ½ C. brown sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 C. all purpose flour ½ tsp. baking soda ⅛ tsp. salt 1 12-ounce package M&M Chocolate Mini Baking Bits ¾ C. chopped nuts (I didn't use nuts) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt; blend into creamed mixture. Stir in M&M's Baking Bits and nuts, if using. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10-13 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned and centers are still soft. Do not over bake. Cool one minute on cookie sheets; cool completely on wire racks. Store in tightly covered container. Makes about 3 dozen cookies