Measure out the peanuts, raisins, and MM's. Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, add the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt and set that aside. In a large mixing bowl, add the butter, shortening, and brown sugar.

Now that many of the items are ready, go ahead and preheat your oven to 180 C (350 F). Line a baking sheet or two with parchment paper.

Mix the sugar, butter, shortening with an electric mixer at medium speed. Add the eggs and vanilla, beat until well blended.

Gradually add the flour mixture while mixing with the electric mixer on low speed. Swap out the mixer for a sturdy spoon to mix in the remaining flour until you get a nice dough and the flour is all mixed in.

Stir in the MM's, raisins, and peanuts.

Drop the dough by 1/4 cupfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, 3 inches apart. Flatten dough slightly with your fingertips. Bake 13-15 minutes or until almost set. (I just used heaping tablespoons, worked well.)

Remove from oven and cool on the sheet for 2 minutes.

Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serve and enjoy.