Smart Cookies

Kids love these soft cookies full of tart, crunchy candies! I used to take them to school with me when I was little and they would disappear. Thanks Mom!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 164 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 ½ cups candy-coated chocolate pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, stir in the Smarties ™. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.