Instructions: Here is my favorite recipe for M&M cookies. I got the basic cookie recipe out of a childrens cookbook that I got 25-30 years ago. It was called something like "The Secret of Cookies, Candies, and Cakes". Anyway, heres my M&M cookies:
Sift flour and baking powder and salt. Cream shortening; add sugar gradually and continue beating until light. Add well-beaten eggs and blend thoroughly; add vanilla. Add dry ingredients alternately with the milk; mix well. Add M&Ms. Chill.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 or 3 inches apart on a well-greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 for 8 to 10 minutes.

Makes about 5 dozen cookies.

This is really fun to do at Christmas using the red & green M&Ms.

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