Ingredients:

• 1 C. shortening
• 2 1/4 C. sifted flour
• 1 C. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 C. sugar 1 tsp. salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 C. M&M plain candies (3/4 lb. bag)
• 2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Cream shortening, sugars, eggs and vanilla thoroughly. Sift together flour, soda and salt. Add dry ingredients gradually to creamed mixture; mix well. Stir in ~/z cup M&M plain candies. Reserve remaining candies for decorating. Drop by teaspoon on ungreased baking sheet. Decorate tops of cookies with remaining M&Ms. Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Makes about 6 dozen 2" cookies.