M&M Cookies

1 cup shortening
1 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 cups sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cup M&M's (3/4 lb. package)

Cream shortening, sugars, eggs, vanilla thoroughly. In separate bowl, sift together flour, soda, and salt. Add dry ingredients gradually to creamed mixture. Mix well. Stir in 1/2 cup M&M's (reserve remaining M&M's for decorating). Drop by teaspoonful onto ungreased baking sheet. Decorate tops of cookies with remaining M&M's. Bake at 350°F for 8-10 mins. or until golden brown.

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