1 (15 oz.) M&M'S® Plain or Peanut candy
1 c. butter
3/4 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Coarsely chop 1 1/2 cup candies; reserve remaining for decoration. Beat together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Blend in eggs and vanilla.

Add combined flour, soda and salt; mix well. Stir in chopped candies and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes. Remove from oven. Immediately press 3 reserved candies into top of each cookie. Makes about 5 dozen.