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    Starlight Mint Surprise Cookies


    Source of Recipe


    Bake-Off Contest 1, 1949 Prize Winner


    List of Ingredients


    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
    • 3/4 cup margarine or butter, softened
    • 2 tablespoons water
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 2 eggs
    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 2 (6oz.) pkg. solid chocolate mint candy wafers
    • 60 walnut halves or pieces


    Instructions


    1. In large bowl,combine sugar, brown sugar, margarine, water, vanilla and eggs ; blend well.
    2. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; mix well. Add to sugar mixture; mix at low speed until well blended.
    3. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours for easier handling.
    4. Heat oven to 350*F.
    5. Using about 1 tablespoon dough, press dough around each candy wafer to cover completely.
    6. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
    7. Top each with a walnut half.
    8. Bake at 375* for 7 to 9 minutes or until ligh golden brown.
    9. Immediately remove from cookie sheets.
    10. Yields: 60 cookies
 

 

 

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