Surprise Package Cookies

(from shortchance89’s recipe box)

Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 65 people

Categories: Desserts

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars.

  2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

  3. Beat in vanilla.

  4. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.

  5. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.

  6. With floured hands, shape a tablespoon of dough around 42 candies, forming rectangular cookies.

  7. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.

  8. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.

  9. Allow to cool on wire rack.

  10. Melt remaining candies in microwave or saucepan and drizzle over candies.

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