Easter Cookies

recipe

• Step 1
  Preheat the oven to 425°F. Coarsely chop half of the M&M's & chocolate eggs. Save the other half to decorate the cookies.
• Step 2
  Soften the butter in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. In a bowl, mix the softened butter with the sugar until smooth.
• Step 3
  Add the eggs & mix until smooth.
• Step 4
  Then, add the flour, baking powder & a pinch of salt. Stir just until the dough is smooth.
• Step 5
  Add the chopped candy & mix. Refrigerate the cookie dough for 30 min.
• Step 6
  Remove the cookie dough from the refrigerator & form dough balls, about 1.5 inches wide. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 8-10 min at 425°F or until the cookies are lightly browned on the edges.
• Step 7
  Remove the cookies from the oven. Add the reserved M&M's & chocolate eggs to the top of the still warm cookies, pressing them in lightly. Serve & enjoy!