M & M Cookies

Ingredients

 * 1 c. shortening
 * 2 tsp. vanilla extract
 * 1 c. brown sugar, packed
 * 1/2 c. sugar
 * 2 1/4 c. flour
 * 1 tsp. baking soda
 * 1 1/2 c. plain M&M'S candy (3/4 lb.)
 * 2 eggs
 * 1 tsp. salt

Directions

 * 1) Blend shortening and sugars in large bowl.
 * 2) Beat in vanilla and eggs.
 * 3) Sift dry ingredients together; add to mixture, blending well.
 * 4) Stir in 1/2 cup of the M&M'S.
 * 5) Drop by teaspoon onto ungreased baking sheet.
 * 6) Decorate tops with remaining M&M'S.
 * 7) Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Some cracking should occur.
 * 8) Cool completely before removing from cookie sheet.

Contributed by:

 * World Recipes Y-Group