Ingredients

1 cup shortening

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups pretzel M&Ms

1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks or chocolate chips

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, optional

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Cream together the shortening, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla.

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add to the shortening mixture and mix together well.

Stir in chocolate chunks and M&Ms, adding more of each if desired.

Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.