M & M Chocolate Chip Bars

1 1/2 C. Brown sugar

3/4 C. Butter, softened

1 t. Vanilla

2 Eggs
 
2 1/4 C. Flour

1 C. M&M's candy

1/2 C. Chopped nuts

1 t. Baking soda

1/2 t. Salt

Heat oven to 350� F.

 Mix brown sugar, margarine, vanilla and eggs in a large mixing bowl until well blended. Stir in remaining ingredients.

Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 3 inches apart onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Press 3 or 4 additional candies in each cookie if desired.

Bake until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool slightly, remove to wire rack to cool.

Makes about 2 dozen 3 1/2 inch cookies.

AUTHOR: B.J.