Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
• In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until creamy.
• Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
• Fold in the M&M candy pieces gently.
• Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
• Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.