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Peppermint Stuffed Cookies

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  • Prep 1 hr 20 min
  • Total 2 hr 20 min
  • Servings 36
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Candy-stuffed cookies are always a winner. And with cookie mix, making them couldn’t be easier!
Created May 22, 2018
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Ingredients

  • 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
  • Butter, flour and egg called for on cookie mix pouch for Cutout Cookies
  • 36 peppermint flavoured bell candies, unwrapped
  • 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon shortening
  • 1/4 cup coarsely crushed peppermint candy canes (10 miniature)

Steps

  •  
    1
    Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, make dough as directed on pouch for Cutout Cookies.
  •  
    2
    Shape dough into 36 (1-inch) balls. Press 1 peppermint flavoured bell into centre of each dough ball, covering completely. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
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    3
    Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from baking sheets. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
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    4
    Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, place chocolate chips and shortening. Microwave uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir until melted and smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Immediately sprinkle with candy. Let stand until set, about 1 hour. Store cookies in tightly covered container.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    For the best red colour, use candy canes that have bright red striping. The round peppermint candies have a larger proportion of white candy to the red colour.

Nutrition Information

150 Calories, 6g Total Fat, 1g Protein, 21g Total Carbs, 7g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 36 cookies
Calories
150
Total Fat
6g
Saturated Fat
3.5g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
10mg
Sodium
60mg
Total Carbs
21g
Dietary Fiber
0g
Sugars
7g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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