Chocolate Chip (M&M) Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. shortening
2 c. packed brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
4 eggs
4 tsp. vanilla
4 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips or plain M&M's

Preparation

Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Beat sugar and shortening in large bowl until light and fluffy.
Blend in eggs and vanilla; add combined flour, baking soda and salt.
Mix well.
Stir in chocolate chips or M&M's.
Drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheets.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
Yields 12 dozen 2 1/2-inch cookies.