Ultimate Chocolate Cookies (M&M's)

• butter↗1 cup
• granulated sugar↗1 cup
• firmly packed light brown sugar3⁄4 cup
• large eggs↗2
• vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon
• all-purpose flour↗2 1⁄4 cups
• cocoa powder↗1⁄3 cup
• baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• mini milk chocolate candies1 3⁄4 cups
• chopped walnuts1 cup

  optional

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream butter and both sugars until well blended.

3. 3

   Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix to combine.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together.

5. 5

   Slowly add these ingredients into the butter mixture and stir until combined.

6. 6

   Fold in M&M'S brand minis milk chocolate candies and walnuts, if desired.

7. 7

   Chill dough 1 hour or overnight.

8. 8

   Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto a lightly greased tray, about 2 inches apart.

9. 9

   Bake for 7 to 8 minutes for chewy cookies or 10 to 12 minutes for crispy cookies.