1/2 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar (pack firm)
1 c. Crisco
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
3 c. flour (scant)
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 lb. bag of M&M'S®

Blend sugars, Crisco, vanilla, and eggs in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and soda; mix. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture. Mix till well moistened (dough will be stiff). Pinch off a small amount and roll into a ball. Place balls on ungreased baking sheet and add 3 or 4 M & M's to top. Gently press top of cookie to set M & M's and spread cookie dough.

Bake at 375 for 7 to 8 minutes. Remove cookies from cookie sheet immediately (cookies will continue to cook when left on a hot cookie sheet). Cool cookie sheet by running cold water over the back before you put another batch on sheet. This will prevent the next batch of cookies from spreading too thin. Store in air tight container.