M & M Cookies

These cookies are not only simple and delicious; they're also perfect for bonding time with your children.  I enjoy making these with my little ones, having fun measuring, pouring, tasting and so forth.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

-1 cup brown sugar

-1/2 cup white sugar

-1 cup shortening

-2 eggs

-1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

-2 1/2 cups flour

-1 tsp baking soda

-1 tsp salt

-1 1/2 cups M & M's, divided

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 F.  Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.

In your mixing bowl add brown and white sugar, shortening, eggs and vanilla. Mix well.  Add the flour, half a cup at a time.  Add baking soda and salt.  Mix well.  Stir in 3/4 cup M & M's.

Scoop batter with a spoon and line cookies on prepared sheets.  Press a few extra M & M's on top of each cookie.

Bake in preheated oven for 11-12 minutes.  Let cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes.  Remove onto serving plate and enjoy!