Orange Vanilla Sugar Cookies

Orange Vanilla M&M Sugar Cookies

2 1/2c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
3/4tsp salt
2 sticks of butter at room temperature
1 1/4c granulated sugar plus set aside an extra
1/4c sugar(for rolling cookie in)
1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
1tsp vanilla extract
1/2 to 1c orange and vanilla M&Ms

Preheat oven to 350°
Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt to combine.
In a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium high speed, beat the butter and 1 1/4 cup of sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl, then add the egg, egg, yolk, and vanilla beat until combined.
Then slow slowly beat in the flour mixture.
Stir in your orange vanilla M&Ms into the mixture.
Place the remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a shallow dish. Using a large scoop , form dough into approximately 3 tablespoon size ball and roll into sugar to evenly coat.
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, approximately 2 inches apart flattened slightly with the bottom of a measuring cup.
Bake for approximately 12 minutes
Until the cookie is set and begin to brown. Cool for five minutes before removing from pan to cool onto a wire rack.