Spring has sprung and Spring Break is here so we will be spending sometime whipping things up in the kitchen. Monster cookies, Confetti cookies, M&M cookies call them what you will, my daughter decided that Rainbow cookies fit best. With some chopped peanuts these gave a delicious chocolate peanutty flavour slightly reminiscent of chocolate peanut M&M's. This recipe is quite simple, not much to fuss about and fun for kids.
Rainbow Cookies
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Makes about 3 dozen
1 cup (2 sticks or 250ml) of butter, softened
1/2 cup (125ml) caster sugar
1/2 cup (125ml) dark brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 (5ml) teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups (500ml) all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon (2ml) baking soda
1/8 teaspoon (1/2ml) salt
1 package (275g) M&M's Chocolate Mini Baking Bits
3/4 cup (175ml) chopped nuts, optional
Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC)
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy; beat in the egg and vanilla.
In another bowl combine flour, baking soda and salt; blend into the creamed butter mixture. Stir in M&M's Chocolate Mini Baking Bits and nuts, if using any.
Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto an ungreased baking tray. Bake 10 to 13 minutes , or until edges are lightly browned and centres are still soft. Do not over bake. Cool for 1 minute on the baking tray before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an air tight container.
Hope everyone had a great weekend, we did! Some warmer temperatures and sunshine has come our way. - JD