1 c. shortening (Crisco)
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
2 1/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. M&M's plain candy

Blend shortening and sugar. Beat in vanilla and eggs. Sift remaining ingredients together. Add to the sugar and egg mixture; mix well. Stir in 3/4 cup M&M's. Reserve remaining for decoration on top of cookies. Drop from teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. Put remaining M&M's on cookie tops. Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown.