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"M&M's" Baking Channel: Red's Ultimate "M&M's" Cookies

1 cup (2 sticks or 240mL) butter or margarine softened
1/2 cup (120mL) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (120mL) firmly packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups (480mL) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 12-ounce (340g) package "M&M's" Chocolate Mini Baking Bits
3/4 cup (180mL) chopped nuts(optional)

Preheat oven to 350F (180C).

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" Chocolate Mini
Baking Bits and nuts, if using. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls about 2
inches (50mm) apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 10 to 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. Store in tightly
covered container.

MAKES ABOUT 3 DOZEN COOKIES.

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