Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
• Fold in the chocolate chunks and 1.5 cups of the M&Ms. Reserve the remaining 0.5 cup of M&Ms for topping.
• Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, about 2-3 inches apart to allow for spreading.
• Top each cookie dough ball with a few of the reserved M&Ms.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set but still look slightly soft.
• Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Once cooled, enjoy your delicious M&M chocolate chip cookies!