Chocolate Chip and M&M Cookies

Every blog has to start somewhere, and mine is starting with a chocolate chip and M&M cookie recipe. Because who doesn't love cookies with BOTH chocolate chips (dark chocolate, none the less!) and M&M's? 

These cookies are super easy to make. Like seriously. VERY easy. And seeing as Halloween is approaching, I think it is safe to say that you should already have all of the ingredients on hand. 

Exhibit A: Snack-sized packages of M&Ms. (Hopefully our trick-or-treaters can forgive me for taking a few packages hostage. It was for a good cause!)

These yummy little guys are really light, too. The first time I picked one up, I may have tossed it into the air a bit, because I was expecting it to be heavier. It wish I could have witnessed it. 

Chocolate Chip and M&M cookies

Adapted from Allrecipes.com

Makes about 3 dozen

Ingredients:

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup white granulated sugar

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature

1 egg

3/4 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup M&M's*

1/2 cup dark chocolate chocolate chips*

*I would recommend mini-sized

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, mix sugars, butter, egg, and vanilla thoroughly.

2. Add flours, baking soda, and salt to the mixture, blending well.

3. Fold in the M&M's and chocolate chips.

4. Drop dough onto cookie sheet.

5. Bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes, or until golden brown. 

6. Enjoy with a nice big glass of milk. This is mandatory. :) 

Nutrition Facts:

Serving size: 1 cookie

Calories: 87

Total Fat: 4g

   Saturated Fat: 3g

   Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 12mg

Sodium: 55mg

Total Carbohydrates: 12g

Dietary Fiber: 0g

Sugars: 8g

Protein: 1g