Howie Pruitt's Supreme Chocolate Chip Cookies

From Aunt Bees Mayberry Cookbook: Otherwise known as Monster Cookies. I left out the raisins, but otherwise was a great cookie. I think this one would be fun with the holidays when M&Ms offer different colors.

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 12 oz package chocolate chips
1 12 oz package raisins
1 10 oz package plain M&M candies

In a small bowl combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl beat together the butter, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy. Beat in the eggs. Gradually blend in the flour mixture. Stir in the chocolate and raisins. Drop the mixture by the tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and place the M&M candies on top of the cookies while the cookies are still hot. Serve with cold milk. [Makes about 3 dozen.]