Crisp Graham Cookies

By smleonard

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 1-1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups (1 pound) plain M&M's
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar; beat in egg. Add vanilla and milk. Blend in peanut butter. Combine dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the M&M's and nuts.
Drop by teaspoonfuls 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.