Hidden Treasure Cookies Recipe

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar, the butter and vanilla in large bowl. Stir in flour, nuts and salt until dough holds together. Mold portions of dough around pieces of caramels to form 1-inch balls. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set but not brown. Roll in powdered sugar while warm. Cool completely on wire rack. Roll in powdered sugar again.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 2896 Calories; 187g Fat (57.8% calories from fat); 31g Protein; 276g Carbohydrate; 8g Dietary Fiber; 497mg Cholesterol; 2413mg Sodium. Exchanges: 14 Grain(Starch); 36 1/2 Fat; 4 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES :

Vary the treasures in your cookies! Instead of caramels, try these precious ideas;

Candied cherries Malted milk balls Chocolate-covered raisins Gummy fruit candies Small chocolate-covered mint balls Small chocolate-covered peanut butter balls