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.

Mohammed Mujahed
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I can't wait to try these cookies!


haniye khayeri
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These cookies are the perfect holiday gift. They're delicious and festive.


Sanith Irosha
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I'm definitely going to be making these cookies again next year.


Shiver Gutierrez
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I've never made these cookies before, but they turned out great!


Dominique Harris
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These cookies are a bit too crumbly for my taste, but they still taste good.


Karan Gaming
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and Christmassy.


Kamal Kushantha
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These cookies are the perfect size for a quick snack.


Mr Marof
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate and mint, but these cookies were surprisingly good.


Md Imranimran1
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These cookies were a bit too minty for my taste, but my friends loved them.


Uchenna Emmnuel
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I had trouble finding some of the ingredients for these cookies, but they were worth the effort.


Zainjatt Jatt
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


J Strizzy
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're my go-to cookie for holiday parties.


yvonne troutman
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Sissy
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These cookies are so easy to make. I was able to whip up a batch in no time.


Samounder khan
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I love the combination of flavors in these cookies. The chocolate and mint are a perfect match, and the crushed candy canes add a nice festive touch.


Stephen Fedun
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.