Candied Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup(s) candy-coated chocolate pieces divided
• 1 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/2 cup(s) butter softened
• 1/3 cup(s) granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup(s) brown sugar firmly packed
• 1 whole(s) egg
• 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Reserve 1/3 cup of the candies for decorating. Coarsely chop remaining candies; set aside.


2. 2. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl; mix well.


3. 3. In large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugars on medium speed of electric mixer 1 minute or until creamy.


4. 4. Add egg and vanilla; beat 1 minute.


5. 5. Add flour mixture; beat on low speed 30 seconds or just until flour is incorporated. Stir in chopped candies.


6. 6. Drop dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Decorate with some of the reserved candies.


7. 7. Bake 12-14 minutes or until light golden brown.


8. 8. Remove from oven: cool 2-3 minutes on cookies sheet. Remove cookies to cooling rack: cool completely.