Monster Cookies

My mother sent me this recipe and I made this when my children were growing up. If you like a big cookie this is your recipe.

2/3 c. shortening (1/3 c. Crisco, 1/3 c. margarine)
½ c. granulated sugar
½ c. brown sugar (packed)
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream together and add:
1 ¾ c. flour
½ tsp. soda
½ tsp. salt
½ c. chopped nuts
6 oz. Pkg. Chocolate chips

For “Monster Cookies” use ¼ c. dough per cookie and put about 15-20 M&M’s on top of each ball of dough. Bake at 375 about 15-17 minutes.