1 c. shortening
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. sugar
2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. M&M'S®, plain (3/4 lb.)
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt

Blend shortening and sugars in large bowl. Beat in vanilla and eggs. Sift dry ingredients together; add to mixture, blending well. Stir in 1/2 cup of the M&M'S®. Drop by teaspoon onto ungreased baking sheet. Decorate tops with remaining M&M'S®. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Some cracking should occur. Cool completely before removing from cookie sheet. Makes 6 dozen.