Krafts and Kooking for Kids Korner
M&M Cookies

• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp. water
• 1 egg
• 1 c. plus 2 T. flour, sifted
• 1/2 tsp. soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 c. M&M plain chocolate candy

Blend shortening and sugars. Beat in vanilla, water, and egg. Sift remaining dry ingredients together, add to the sugar and egg mixture. Mix well. Stir in the M&Ms. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Have an adult help you put them into a 375 degree oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes.