1 c. shortening
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 1/4 c. sifted, all - purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. M & M plain chocolate candies
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt

Blend shortening and sugars in large bowl. Add in vanilla and eggs. Sift dry ingredients together and add to mixture, blending well. Stir in 1/2 cup of candies. Drop by teaspoon onto ungreased baking sheet; decorate tops with remaining candy. Bake at 375 degrees 10 minutes or until golden brown. Some cracking should occur. Makes about 72 (2 1/2 inch) cookies.