Jackie Lindley
Special to the Tribune-Star
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At Christmastime we are always looking for surprises. This cookie recipe has a surprise in it. I don’t remember where I got this recipe. I enjoy making these all through the year.
My granddaughters make them now. I have fun changing what I put inside. At Christmas, I use red and green cherries. You can also use candy. There just has to be a surprise inside.
Cookie Kiss Surprise
1 - 9 oz. bag of kisses or kisses with almonds
2 sticks butter, softened
1⁄3 cup sugar
1⁄3 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 cup chocolate chips
• In a large bowl beat butter, sugar and vanilla. Add flour and blend until smooth. Mold scant tablespoon full of dough around each kiss. Cover completely.
• Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 10-20 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool slightly, remove, melt chocolate chips and drizzle over cookies. About four dozen.
Jackie Lindley is a great-grandmother and retired Clark County, Ill., farmer. Send comments and recipes to her at 20472 E. 500th Road, West Union, IL 62477.
