Temperatures were approaching 60 degrees as I got off work late this afternoon.
That’s dog park weather! 
As I opened the gate to the park, Sadie dashed in, sniffed around and found a ball within 2.5 seconds.
“Throw the ball for me” barks ensued.
I obeyed…
…And she was grateful.
Black nose and all. 
After the park, we came home and enjoyed leftovers of last night’s bolognese blunder casserole.
Then, Christmas cookies happened. 
I made these cookies last night and was pleased with the outcome, as I did some experimenting and wasn’t quite sure what to expect. 
I wanted to make basic sugar cookies, speckled with red and green M&Ms for a little festivity.
I searched around my recipe box for some recipes and closed it after getting the gist of proper flour to sugar ratios.
Then I got an idea!
Why not use powdered sugar in the cookies? I love powdered sugar and figured it might add a little somethin’ somethin’ to standard sugar cookies.
After tasting the dough, I had a feeling the cookies would be winners! 
In Ryan’s words,“These are perfect.”
One thing I must say is that the cookies are not doughy, but have a more chewy, crispy texture which I actually really enjoyed. If you’re looking for a grab-and-go delicious cookie, these are the ones for you!
Powdered Sugar Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 c. flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
- 3/4 c. sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1 c. red and green M&Ms
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Combine flour, salt and baking soda in a bow and set aside.
- Beat butter, sugars and vanilla together until creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Slowly beat flour mixture into sugar mixture until fully combined.
- Fold M&Ms into dough.
- Drop small spoonfuls of dough onto a cookie sheet and bake for 8 – 10 minutes until edges are golden brown.
Mmmmm these sound delicious! I’m making sugar cookies tonight so I may try to make these!
Katy (The Singing Runner)
Sadie is sooo cute!!!! And those cookies look yummy! What a great idea!!!!
Healthy Chocoholic
I like the addition of the M&M’s to give it a holiday touch!
Karen
They sound delish!
Ahhh, what I would give for 60 degrees….
Courtney @ Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life
I’ve put powdered sugar in a cookie recipe before. They came out awesome!
Tiffany @ Conor & Bella
I think I’ve said this before, but I just love how creative you are in the kitchen. You can always think of the coolest recipes- and even create delicious recipes out of random ingredients
I’ve never thought to put powdered sugar instead of sugar in sugar cookies- but it seems like they would be extra good 
Holly
Sounds interesting with powdered sugar…I do love my sugar cookies fluffy though! I have found that sour cream in a dough recipe makes ‘em way fluffy and soft. I like the m & m idea!
Annette
I’ve thought about using powdered sugar too! Glad to know that it works
Amanda (Eating Up)
Those look like the most perfect, festive Christmas cookies!
Melissa (MelissaLikesToEat)
cookie heaven
Jenna
Yumm!! I am so into Christmas cookies right now…I want to try all recipes!
Emily
Hmm, never used powdered sugar *in* the cookies…good to know it works
Shanna, like Banana
These are SO CUTE, and so is Sadie
Meg
you always inspire me to make things…I’m highly tempted to go make sugar cookies right now (i have red and green icing waiting to decorate the cookies with)…but its a little late. looks like I’ll be doing it tomorrow!
Bess @ Bess Be Fit
Oh yum!! I actually have a batch of plain old sugar cookies in the oven as I type this…classic holiday fave!!
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine
the M&Ms are so festive in these cookies! sign me up
Heather (Heather’s Dish)
This sounds so good! I would have never thought to use powdered sugar. 60 degrees?! Wow..it was 20 degrees here this morning.
Hope
Those look delicious!! I’m going to have to try that!
Also, your puppy is adorable!
Bethany
Deelish!
Kelly
I feel like I never use powdered sugar, how sad is that? I have a cookie exchange party tomorrow, I might have to whip some of these up!
Holly @ couchpotatoathlete
I love sugar cookies! And obviously anything with red and green is perfection
Rachel @ The Avid Appetite
My husband and I are chewy cookie people. Probably why my fave cookies ever are molasses!
Amber K
Julie…swap the regular M&M’s for the Mint M&M’s! Their amazing…I made them a few years ago and now they are everyone’s favorite!
Laura
mine came out doughy:( delish but doughy. why!?
Jenna