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Hidden Hugs Cookies
Author/Submitted by:
Servings: 48
Categories:
Chocolate
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Cookies
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Desserts
Ingredients: 1
pk
HERSHEY'S HUGS or HUGS WITH
-ALMONDS chocolates (8 oz) 1
c
Butter or margarine,
-softened (2 sticks) 1/2
c
Powdered sugar 1
t
Vanilla extract 2 1/4
c
All-purpose flour 1/4
ts
Salt 3/4
c
Toasted almonds, finely
-ground (see note)
Additional powdered sugar
Directions:
Heat oven to 400'F. Remove wrappers from chocolate pieces. In large
mixer bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar amd vanilla until well
blended. Stir together flour and salt; gradually add to butter
mixture, beating until well blended. Add nuts; blend well. Mold scant
tablespoon dough around each chocolate piece, covering completely.
Shape into balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes
or until set. Cool slightly; roll in powdered sugar. Cool completely.
Before serving, roll again in powdered sugar, if desired.
NOTE: To toast almonds, heat oven to 350'F. Spread almonds in thin
layer in shallow baking pan. Bake 8-10 minutes, stirring
occasionally, until light golden brown; cool.
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