Step 1

Preheat oven to 365ºF or 185ºC. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.

Step 2

Whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

Add softened butter and sugars to a large mixing bowl and use an electric mixer to beat together on medium speed until combined and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition until just combined. With the last egg, add in vanilla extract.

Step 4

On low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter/sugar mixture. Fold in the M&M’s.

Step 5

Drop balls of cookie dough onto the lined cookie sheet. I use about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie.

Step 6

Bake for 10-12 mins. Remove from the oven right when edges start getting golden.

Step 7

If desired, while the cookies are still warm, press a few extra M&M’s into the tops of each cookie. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely. Cookies stay fresh covered at room temperature for up to 1 week.