These Christmas M&M cookies are perfect for the holidays. They're soft, chewy, buttery, and filled with holiday candies and chocolate chips. No chill, super easy, and Santa's loves them too!
In a large bowl beat the butter, shortening, white sugar & brown sugar until fluffy. (about 2 minutes).
Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract.
Turn off the mixer and add in the flour, baking soda & salt. With the mixer on low speed start to beat everything together, gradually turning up the mixer as the flour gets incorporated.
Turn off the mixer and stir in the M&Ms and chocolate chips.
Form the dough into balls about 1 tablespoon in size and place 2 inches apart on the lined cookie sheet.
Bake one sheet at a time on the middle rack for 8-10 minutes or until the tops look just set.
Remove the cookies from the oven, and optionally place a few extra chocolate chips and M&Ms on the top of each.
Notes
* Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.**To freeze the cookie dough, make the dough and form it into balls. Place the balls in a freezer bag, remove any excess air, seal & freeze for up to 2 months. Bake the cookies from frozen - then need an extra 1-2 minutes.***Baked cookies can be frozen. Cool cookies completely, then place in an airtight container. Thaw in the fridge first, then bring up to room temperature.