M&M Cookies

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Ingredients

 

o        1 cup shortening

o        1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

o        ½ cup granulated sugar

o        2 teaspoons vanilla

o        2 eggs

o        2 ¼ cups sifted flour

o        1 teaspoon baking soda

o        1 teaspoon salt

o        ½ cup “M&M’s” Plain candies (3/4 pound)

 

To Prepare…

 

1.       Blend shortening, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl

2.       Beat in vanilla and eggs

3.       Sift remaining ingredients together and add to sugar-egg mixture; blending well

4.       Stir in ½ cup of “M&M’s” candies

5.       Drop by teaspoonful onto ungreased cookie sheet

6.       Decorate tops with remaining “M&M’s” candies

7.       Bake in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown

8.       Remove cookies with spatula to wire racks; cool completely

 

Notes: Makes approximately 4 dozen cookies

After baking, some candies may be slightly cracked. This adds texture and interest to the cookies

 

 

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