Festive M & M Oatmeal Cookies

kitchen of Mary Ann S

1 cup shortening
1 t. baking powder 1 cup sugar
1 t. soda 1 cup brown sugar
½ t. salt 2 eggs
1 ½ c. oatmeal 1 t. vanilla
1 ½ c, M & M’s

Beat together shortening, sugars and eggs and vanilla. Add remaining dry ingredients and stir until well blended. Stir in M & M’s. Drop by teaspoonfuls on ungreased baking sheet.

Bake at 375 for 10 to 12 minutes.