3/4 c. butter
1 1/3 c. firm packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
2 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 c. M & M's plain chocolate candies

Beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in eggs and vanilla. Gradually add combined flour, soda and salt; mix well. Stir in candies and nuts. Drop dough by heaping tablespoons onto greased cookie sheet about 3 inches apart.

Press 3 to 4 candies into each one. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on cookie sheet about 3 minutes.