SANTA'S SURPRISE COOKIES

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Every year we have about 30 guests at our home for Christmas Eve festivities. Out of all of the different cookies I make, these are the first to disappear.-Cheryl Smith, Jamestown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 packages (11-1/2 ounces each) miniature Snickers candy bars
GLAZE:
1 package (9-1/2 ounces) Dove dark chocolate candies
1 teaspoon shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., Roll dough into 1-1/4-in. balls. Press a candy bar into each; reshape balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 325° for 10-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate candies and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

John Saddler
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These cookies are terrible! I don't recommend them.


MD SOJIB BASAN SOHAN
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out at all.


Orah Geralds
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies didn't turn out as well as I hoped.


Essence Socarras
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These cookies are a little bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth it.


juno
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I love the way these cookies look! They're so festive and perfect for Christmas.


Md Zoy
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These cookies are the perfect Christmas treat! They're delicious and festive.


Jean-Pierre Fourie
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite.


Lindokuhle Hlatshwayo
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my kids.


Tsegaw Dawit
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I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Hussine Islam
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out great! They're so beautiful and festive.


Struberru
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Annan Gifty
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I'm not a huge fan of sugar cookies, but these were really good! The filling is delicious and the cookies are soft and chewy.


Namatovu Zahara
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These cookies are amazing! I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


sloge minarate
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I love these cookies! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Milandre Daniels
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These cookies were a huge hit with my family and friends! They're so festive and delicious, and they're perfect for Christmas parties.