1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together and set aside.

3. In a separate bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.

4. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.

5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.

6. Fold in most of the M&M candies, reserving some for decoration.

7. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared sheets and flatten slightly.

8. Press candy eyes and reserved M&Ms onto each cookie.

9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.

10. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.