December 25th, 2008 at 12:00am
Under Candy Cookies+ Distinctly Christmas Cookies
Mint Meltaways are a classic Christmas candy so why not make a delicious cookie that tastes just as good.
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Ingredients
Cookie:
3/4 C. butter
1 1/4 C. granulated sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 C. sifted all-purpose flour
3/4 C. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
Filling:
6 oz. cream cheese, softened
3 Tbs. butter, softened
1 C. white chocolate chips
1 1/2 tsp. solid vegetable shortening
1/4 tsp. peppermint extract
2-3 drops green food coloring, optional
10 Andes Candies, chopped
Glaze:
18 Frango mints, chopped
16 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/8 tsp. peppermint extract
3 Tbs. shortening
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By NancyRadler
September 29th, 2008 at 12:51pm
Under Candy Cookies
Though they appear to be rather plain, the hidden candy inside is a fun treat! Dipped into pecans and sugar, it’s a lovely presentation for a cookie tray.
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Ingredients
2 1/4 C. flour
3/4 C. unsweetened cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1 C. sugar
1 C. firmly packed brown sugar
1 C. butter or margarine, softened
2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 C. chopped pecans
48 Rolo Caramels, unwrapped
Directions
Heat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off . In small bowl, combine flour, cocoa; blend well. In large bowl, beat 1 C. sugar, brown sugar, and margarine until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs; beat well. Add flour mixture; blend well. Stir in 1/2 C. of the pecans Chill dough for a little while to stiffen. For each cookie, with floured hands, shape about 1 tablespoonful dough around 1 caramel candy, covering completely.
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By MaxineGlass
