Candy-Coated Milk Chocolate Pieces Cookies I - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups candy-coated milk chocolate pieces

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Thoroughly cream together shortening, sugars, eggs and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients, except the candies. Add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Stir in 1/2 cup candies. Mix well. Drop by teaspoon unto cookie sheets and decorate with remaining candies. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes.