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M&M Monster Cookies

 * Activity Type**: following directions and measurement
 * Grade**: 4
 * Group Size**: any
 * Length**: varies
 * Materials**: recipe ingredients and measuring utensils
 * Goal**:

**This activity must be done with an adult.**
1. Read and make sure you have all the ingredients. 2. Gather the equipment and ingredients together in one place. 3. Always read a recipe from beginning to end before you start to cook. 4. Wash your hands. 5. Follow your recipe step by step. 6. Talk about the importance of following a recipe. What happens when you don't follow a recipe step by step? 7. Bake and enjoy your cookies
 * What to do**

//M&M Monster Coookies

Ingredients:// 1 cup of unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup of granulated sugar 3/4 cup of packed brown sugar 2 eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 1 teaspoon of baking soda 1 teaspoon of salt 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flou//r// 1 1/4 cups of M&Ms

Method Makes about 3 dozen cookies.
 * 1** Preheat oven to 375°F. Beat the butter. Then add the sugars and beat at medium speed until fluffy.
 * 2** Add the eggs and vanilla and beat for about 2 minutes on medium speed.
 * 3** Add the baking soda and beat for 30 seconds. Be sure to scrape down the sides and bottom to ensure all the butter is mixed
 * 4** Add the flour and salt, a bit at a time until mixed but do not overmix.
 * 5** Fold in the remaining ingredients.
 * 6** Scoop on rounded spoonfuls of dough and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden bown. Be sure to let them cool on the baking sheet before you move them.