M&M Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. + 2 Tbsp. flour (sifted)
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 c. chopped nut, optional
1 large pkg. M&M candies

Preparation

Cream shortening, add granulated and brown sugars, and cream together until mixture is light and fluffy. Add vanilla, egg and beat again until light and fluffy. Sift flour once; measure, add salt and soda and sift again. Add flour mixture, in two parts, until well mixed into batter. Add M&M candies and nuts. Drop from teaspoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.