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Surprise Package Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1c butter, softened
1c sugar
½c packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1tsp vanilla extract
3c flour
1tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
65 mint Andes candies
Directions:
Directions:
In a mixing bowl, 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. Wih floured hands, shape a T of dough around 42 candies, forming rectangular cookies. Place 2" 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:
3.5 dozen
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
One of Brooke's favorites. Always made at Christmas time.

 

 

 

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