M & M's Cookies

Very colorful and kids love those M & M's.

1 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla

2-1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt, optional

1-1/2 cups (12 oz.)
M & M Plain Chocolate Candies

Cream shortening, sugars, eggs, and vanilla, thoroughly.

Sift together flour, soda, and salt.

Add dry ingredients gradually to creamed mixture; mix well.

Stir in 1/2 cup of the M & M's.

Refrigerate batter at least 1 hour.

Drop by rounded tablespoon onto un-greased baking sheets.

Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove from oven and decorate tops of hot cookies with remaining M & M's; pressing slightly into cookies.

Let stand for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Yield: 6 dozen cookies.

JACQUELINE'S COOKBOOK