M & M Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable shortening 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon water 2 eggs 2 cups + 4 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups M & M plain candies 1.Blend shortening and sugars. 2.Beat in vanilla,water,and eggs. 3.Sift remaining dry ingredients together and add to the sugar and egg mixture. Mix well. 4.Stir in M & M's. 5.Drop from teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. 6.Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 6 dozen 2 1/2 inch cookies.