Robbi's M&Ms Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 0.5 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups candy-coated milk chocolate pieces , such as M&M's®

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Beat shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Add flour, baking soda, and salt; blend well. Stir in 1/2 of the chocolate candies.

4. 4

   Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet. Use remaining candies to decorate dough balls; press down slightly.

5. 5

   Bake in batches in the preheated oven until lightly browned with soft centers, 9 to 11 minutes.

6. 6

   Enjoy!