December 2, 2001

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  Surprise Package Cookies

  1 Cup butter (no substitutes), softened
  1 Cup sugar
  ½ Cup packed brown sugar
  2 eggs
  1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  3 Cups all-purpose flour
  1 teaspoon baking powder
  ½ teaspoon salt
  65 mint Andes

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

   

  Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.Bake at 375 degrees 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.Yield:3-1/2 dozen.

  Taste of Home – December/January 2002

  

   

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