1/2 cup unsalted butter* softened to room temperature
1/2 cup shortening*
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more if needed
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup M&Ms regular or mini
3/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325F degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment or baking mats.
In a large bowl beat together the butter, shortening, white sugar & brown sugar until fluffy (about 2 minutes).
Beat in the vanilla & eggs.
With the mixer on low speed mix in the flour, baking soda & salt. Squeeze a little dough between your fingers, if it sticks to your fingers mix in a little more flour 1 tablespoon at a time until it doesn't.
