M+M Cookies

I have always loved M+M cookies, but if you have ever tried to swap out M+Ms for chocolate chips in the Nestle Tollhouse recipe, then you know it just doesn't work. Somehow the M+Ms aren't sweet enough to compensate for removing the chips. This recipe makes perfect M+Ms cookies.

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup butter (or shortening if you use it)
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (I sometimes still add a few chocolate chips if I have some laying around)

In a large bowl, mix sugar, eggs, shortening, and vanilla thoroughly. Add flour, salt, and baking soda to creamed mixture. Blend well. Add 3/4 cup of M&M candies.

Drop dough onto cookie sheet. Slightly push a few candies on top of each dough ball with remaining candies.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 9 to 11 minutes, to your liking.