Ingredients

The following ingredients have 36 Servings
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (properly measured. See the note below. )
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter (at cool room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup plain vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups M&M's Chocolate Candies
  • 1 cups chocolate chips (dark, semi-sweet, milk chocolate chips, or chunks)

Instruction

  • In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat together butter and shortening until well-combined.
  • Add sugars, and beat for about 4-5 minutes on high, or until very well-combined.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, and vanilla; beat in for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in flour until just combined.
  • Add chocolate chips and M&M's; stir in.
  • Cover, and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 F, and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Drop dough by medium scoops (1.5 tablespoons) onto prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for about 8-10 minutes, or until very lightly browned at the edges.
  • Remove from oven, and let cool on baking sheet.