These sweet, buttery cookies are loaded with red and green M&M's, chocolate chips, rolled oats, and toasted pecans.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24cookies
Ingredients
1 1/3c.all-purpose flour
1c.old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2c.brown sugarpacked
1/2c.granulated sugar
1tsp.baking powder
1tsp.baking soda
1/4tp.salt
1lg.egglightly beaten
1/2c.buttersoftened
1tsp.vanilla extract
3/4c.M&M candiesred & green
3/4c.semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2c. toastedpecansoptional, but recommended
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, oats, sugars, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add slightly beaten egg, softened butter and vanilla. Use a large spoon to work it all together.
Stir in M&M’s, chocolate chips and pecans, if using. You may need to use your hands to get everything incorporated.
Roll the cookie dough into 1 1/2 inch balls, place on prepared baking sheet, pressing them down slightly with your hand. Bake for about 10-12 minutes.