Blend in a large bowl: 1 cup shortening, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup packed brown sugar
Beat in 2 tsp vanilla and 2 eggs
In medium bowl, sift dry ingredients: 1 tsp baking soda, 2 1/4 cups sifted flour, 1 tsp salt
Add sifted ingredients to sugar and egg mixture, blending well.
Stir in 3/4 cup of M&M plain candies
Decorate the tops with 3/4 cup of M&Ms.
Bake in 375 oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove with spatula to wire rack, cool completely
Makes approximately 60 cookies.