I am extremely lucky to have joined a sorority in college, Zeta Tau Alpha. Not only have I made some friends for life, but I have been able to really get involved in Breast Cancer Philantropic Events, as that is our national philanthropy. Because of the many college bakesales and events, I was a veteran in pink ribbon cooking long before my mom ever got breast cancer.
When I found out her race was in Charlotte, I knew I'd have to go and have some of my sorority sisters join me in cheering her on, as I went to school in Hickory, NC, about an hour away.
However, in order to get them to come, I promised baked goods... So I decided to use the extra M&M's and make some cookies! I used the Levain copycat recipe. These cookies are delicious, they're moist and dense, but at the same time they're cakey and soft. I based my recipe off of a Levain bakery copycat recipe.
Pink M&M Cookies
1 c. unsalted butter, softened
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. light brown sugar
2 eggs at room temp.
1 tsp vanilla
3 1/2 c. flour
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. light brown sugar
2 eggs at room temp.
1 tsp vanilla
3 1/2 c. flour
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 c. pink M&Ms
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cream butter and sugars for 2-3 minutes. Scrape down sides.
Add in vanilla, turn mixer on medium, add eggs one at a time.
Add in salt, baking poweder and soda.
Slowly add in flour and most of the M&M's.
Place dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Roll dough into walnut sized balls, place on a greased cookie sheet, press extra M&M's into the dough so they are on top and visable.
Bake for 14 minutes, or until golden and puffy.
7 comments:
Those are so cute. I've never thought to use pink M&Ms for cookies. What a great idea!
MMM Those are adorable. I love the blog and all of your yummy recipes!
Love the pink M&Ms and the wonderful cause!
These look great. That's awesome that your mom is doing the Avon walk. I've been thinking about signing up for it here in Boston.
I'm hosting a Breast Cancer Awareness event (link here) this month and would love if you submitted some of your tasty pink treats.
I didn't know you were a ZTA! ZTA really is the best!
It's good seeing all you are making to support your mom.
Is it terrible that my husband suggested that you put one pink m&m in the middle of each cookie.
Those are beautiful and even better that they represent such a great cause. I was also in a sorority in college (Gamma Phi Beta) so if your sisters are genuine, and I am sure they are, they'll join you cookies or not. You're making me think I should make some M&M cookies sometime soon.
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