1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
12 oz package m&m mini baking bits
3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla
In medium bowl combine flour, baking soda and salt; blend into creamed mixture. Stir in m&m's and nuts.
Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets
Bake 10-13 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and centers are still soft. Do not overbake. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; cool completely on wire racks.
Makes about 3 dozen cookies.
