- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups candy-coated milk chocolate pieces
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Thoroughly cream together shortening, sugars, eggs and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients, except the candies. Add to creamed mixture and mix well.
- Stir in 1/2 cup candies. Mix well. Drop by teaspoon unto cookie sheets and decorate with remaining candies. Bake for 10 – 12 minutes.