M&M Cookies
["2 c. flour", "3/4 tsp. soda", "3/4 tsp. salt", "1 c. shortening or butter", "2/3 c. sugar", "1/2 c. brown sugar", "1 egg", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 (12 oz.) pkg. M&M's", "3/4 c. nuts (if desired)"]
["Mix flour, soda and salt.", "Cream the butter and sugars.", "Beat in egg.", "Add flour mixture slowly.", "Stir in M&M's and drop by teaspoon on cookie sheet.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes."]
["flour", "soda", "salt", "shortening", "sugar", "brown sugar", "egg", "vanilla", "nuts"]