M&M's Cookies

Ingredients
226g butter, softened
90g granulated sugar
100g light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
256g plain flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
1 packet of M&M's Minis

Preheat oven to 176 degrees celsius. Using an electric mixer, mix butter and sugars until light and creamy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. If you are using vanilla essence, I would recommend using double the amount as essence does not 'pack in as much of a punch' as extract. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt. Blend the flour mixture into the butter mix in 3 batches. At this point, you really wanna get your hands into the dough and knead it well. Don't be afraid of getting your hands dirty! Once you're satisfied the dough is consistent (and please don't overdo it), mix in the M&M's. I like to leave some for decorating the cookies but it is up to you. Lastly, place teaspoonsful of dough at least 2cm apart onto baking paper, and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. I normally keep a look out after 6 minutes. Once the edges are lightly browned (but centers still soft), the cookies are done.

This is a really simple recipe and I recommend it to anyone who has a sweet tooth. It is the yummiest cookies ever. My only tip is that it is important to ensure the balls of dough are the same size and spread equally apart.