M&M Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. soda
1 c. quick cooking oats
1 tsp. water
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (7 oz.) pkg. M&M's candy

Preparation

Cream the shortening, sugars, vanilla, egg and water together. Sift together the flour, soda and salt.
Blend into shortening mixture very well and then stir in oats.
On greased cookie sheet, spread 3 tablespoonfuls of dough to make a 3 1/2-inch circle. Make circles 2 1/2-inches apart.
Press candies into each. Bake 12 to 14 minutes at 375\u00b0.
I usually double this recipe.