Instructions

  1. Cream shortening, sugars, eggs and vanilla thoroughly.
  2. Sift together flour, soda and salt.
  3. Add dry ingredients gradually to creamed mixture; mix well.
  4. Stir in about 2/3 cup M&Ms. Reserve remaining candy for decorating cookies.
  5. Spread batter in lightly greased jelly roll pan. Decorate top with remaining M&Ms (or as many of them as you desire).
  6. Bake at 375 degrees 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
  7. Cool completely; cut into bars.