3/4 c. butter
1 1/3 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. M&M'S®
1/2 c. chopped walnuts (opt.)

Beat together butter and sugar. Blend in eggs and vanilla. Gradually add flour, soda and salt; mix well. Stir in M&M'S® and nuts. Drop dough by heaping tablespoons onto greased cookie sheet about 3" apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool. Makes about 2 dozen.