Robbi s M&Ms® Cookies

1 cup packed brown sugar

½ cup white sugar

1 cup shortening

2 eggs

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 ½ cups candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M s®)

In a large bowl, mix sugar, eggs, shortening, and vanilla thoroughly. Add flour, salt, and baking soda to creamed mixture. Blend well. Add 3/4 cup candies.

Drop dough by teaspoonful onto baking sheet. Slightly push a few candies on top of each dough ball with remaining candies.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 9 to 11 minutes.