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Surprise Package Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
60 mint Andes candies
Directions:
Directions:
In a bow,l cream butter and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.

With floured hands, shape a tablespoon of dough around 42 candies, forming rectangular cookies. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.

Bake at 375º for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. In a microwave or saucepan, melt the remaining candies; drizzle over cookies.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
3-1/2 dozen
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
25 minutes, bake 10 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
One of my favorite Christmas cookies!

 

 

 

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