• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line the baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated, and then add the vanilla extract.In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft cookie dough forms.
• Gently fold in the M&M candies, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space between each cookie.B
• Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
• Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Canning the M&M Cookies:

• Once the cookies have cooled entirely, it's time to preserve their delightful flavors in canning jars.
• Follow these simple steps: Sterilize the canning jars and lids by boiling them in water for a few minutes and allowing them to dry completely.
• Carefully place the cooled cookies into the sterilized jars, leaving a bit of space at the top.Seal the jars tightly and store them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.