1 c. light brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. plain flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 bag M & M's

Cream shortening and sugars. Beat in eggs, add vanilla and blend in remaining ingredients. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Top with 2 to 3 M & M's. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.