01 - 
                Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
              
              
              
                02 - 
                In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
              
              
              
                03 - 
                Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
              
              
              
                04 - 
                In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir the dry mixture into the creamed butter mixture until fully combined.
              
              
              
                05 - 
                Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips and M&M candies.
              
              
              
                06 - 
                Drop rounded spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
              
              
              
                07 - 
                Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.