M & M Cookies

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup white sugar

1 cup shortening

2 eggs

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups M&M milk chocolate pieces 

Directions

In a large bowl, mix sugar, eggs, shortening, and vanilla thoroughly. Add flour, salt, and baking soda to creamed mixture. Blend well. Add 3/4 cup candies.

Drop dough by teaspoonful onto baking sheet. Slightly push a few candies on top of each dough ball with remaining candies.

Bake at 350 degrees F  for 9 to 11 minutes.