Party Cookies With M&ms

This recipe was found on the back of a bag (5 3/4oz bag) of M&Ms - the price? $.29 for the bag... wow - times have changed - the recipe also calls for Robin Hood Flour. Enjoy! Just to make life easier 1/8 cup is 2 tbsp.

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Serves: 15
• Yields: 3 dozen

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1  large egg, room temperature
• 3⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1⁄8 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup  M&M's plain chocolate candy

Directions

1. Cream shortening and sugars.
2. Add Egg and vanilla.
3. Combine baking soda, and salt with flour (don't sift).
4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
5. Stir in 3/4 cup of M&Ms
6. Drop by 1 inch balls onto ungreased baking sheet.
7. Bake 375 F for 10-12 minutes.