X marks the spot: Buried Treasure cookies

Here is another oldie but goodie-- Buried Treasure cookies-- there is a treat hiding inside each one!  :-)

We got the recipe from a book called "Mr. Food's Favorite Cookies."  Can you believe I picked it up at the used book store at the library for $1?

Buried Treasures
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Foil-wrapped milk chocolate candies, unwrapped (we used Hershey's Kisses)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.  In a large bowl, cream together the butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and the brown sugar until light and fluffy.

She looks so little here.  Can't believe she'll be a teenager in a few months!  :-)

Add the egg and vanilla and beat well. 

Form the dough into 1-inch balls; press a candy piece into each ball, covering the candy completely with dough. 

Roll the balls in granulated sugar and place on the cookie sheet. 

Bake for 12 minutes or until light golden.

These are SO good.  They always disappear in a matter of minutes here.  :-)

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