Instructions

1. Preheat oven to350 degrees.
2. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the pudding mix and blend until fully incorporated.
5. Add the eggs one at a time.
6. Add the vanilla and blend until well mixed.
7. In a small bowl whisk together the flour and baking soda.
8. Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients scraping sides and mix until just incorporated.
9. Fold in the Holiday M&M's, and optional red and white sprinkles.
10. Using an ice cream scoop, place 6 cookie dough mounds on each prepared cookie sheets.
11. Lightly press with the palm of your hand.
12. Add candy cane shaped sprinkles to the top of each cookie.
13. Bake 12 to 15 minutes.
14. Let the cookies sit 5 minutes on the cookie sheet and then transfer them to a cooling rack.

Note:

1. These cookies will keep in an airtight container for 5 days.