Crunchy Peanut Butter Drops

(Makes about 5 Dozen Cookies)

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter or margarine
• 1-1/2 cups chunky-style peanut butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 12-ounce package (1-3/4 cups) "M&M's"® Semi-Sweet ChocolateMini Baking Bits

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a small bowl combine flour and baking soda; set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl cream butter, peanut butter and sugars; add egg and beat until light and fluffy.
4. Blend in flour mixture just until combined. Stir in "M&M's"® Chocolate Mini Baking Bits.
5. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet; press very lightly to flatten using the back of spoon.
6. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden in color. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheets; remove to wire racks until completely cooled.
7. Store in tightly covered container.