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Giant Easter Egg Cookies
Makes about 2-1/2 dozen cookies
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Add these “eggs” to any basket for a special spring treat!
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Ingredients
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2
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cups (4 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
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1/2
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cup granulated sugar
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1/2
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cup firmly packed light brown sugar
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1
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large egg
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1
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teaspoon vanilla extract
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3-1/2
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cups all-purpose flour
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1/2
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teaspoon salt
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1
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cup chopped pecans
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1-3/4
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cups "M&M's"® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Baking Bits, divided
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Decorating icing in tubes
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Preheat oven to 375°F. In large bowl cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla. In medium bowl combine flour and salt; blend into creamed mixture. Stir in nuts and 1-1/4 cups "M&M's"® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Baking Bits. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls about 4 inches apart onto lightly greased cookie sheets; flatten each into egg shape about 4×2-3/4 inches. Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until lightly browned. Carefully remove to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate with icing and remaining 1/2 cup "M&M's"® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Baking Bits. Store in tightly covered container.
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© © Mars, Incorporated 2008
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