hidden hugs cookies

How To Make hidden hugs cookies

• 1

  Heat oven to 400.
• 2

  Remove wrappers from chocolate pieces.
• 3

  In large mixer bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar and vanilla until well blended.
• 4

  Stir together flour and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until well blended.
• 5

  Add nuts; blend well.
• 6

  Mold scant tablespoon dough around each chocolate piece, covering completely.
• 7

  Shape into balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
• 8

  Bake 10-12 minutes or until set.
• 9

  Cool slightly; roll in powdered sugar.
• 10

  Cool completely.
• 11

  Before serving, roll again in powdered sugar, if desired.
• 12

  NOTE: To toast almonds, heat oven to 350 and then spread almonds in thin layer in shallow baking pan.
• 13

  Bake 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown; cool.
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