Holiday Cookie Surprises
1
cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
11/4 cups Quaker oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
Approx. 48 assorted bite-size candies
Colored sugar or sprinkles
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
11/4 cups Quaker oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
Approx. 48 assorted bite-size candies
Colored sugar or sprinkles
Heat oven to 325°F.Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, oats and salt; mix well.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Press candy piece into center of each ball; shape dough around candy so it is completely hidden. Roll cookies in colored sugar until evenly coated.
Place 11/2-inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 14 to 17 minutes or until set. Cool completely on wire rack. Store tightly covered.
Makes About 4 Dozen Cookies