Okay, one last Christmas cookie for you to try. I got this recipe from a co-worker some 30-odd years ago. When I was growing up, mom used to make the traditional snowball cookies, which I absolutely loved. In fact, once while we were visiting my grandparents one Christmas back in the 60's, I ate so many of them, I got sick. For several years afterwards, I couldn't stand to even look at them. But, that was then and this is now — and now I love them again!
Anyway, these cookies are just like the cookies mom used to make, except they also have a chocolate surprise in the middle, which makes them even better yet!
1 c butter, softened
1/2 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 c flour
1/2 c finely chopped pecans
1 5-oz pkg chocolate Kisses candy
powered sugar
Beat butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add flour and nuts. Blend well. Remove foil from Kisses. Shape dough around kisses, usually 1 tbsp dough for each. Roll to make a ball. Be sure to cover Kiss completely. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake in 375 degrees oven for 12 minutes until set — not brown! Cool slightly and remove carefully to wire racks. While still warm, sprinkle tops with powered sugar. Store in tightly covered container. Roll in sugar again before serving. Makes about 40 cookies.
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