M & M Cookies-Joyce C.

1 cup shortening (butter or margarine)

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 1/2 cup plain M & M's

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 1/4 cups flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Beat sugars and shortening in large bowl until light and fluffy. Blend in eggs and vanilla. Add combined flour, baking soda and salt. Mix well. Stir in candies. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Makes 6 dozen 2 1/2 inch cookies.