Chewy Surprise Cookies Recipes

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter, 1-1/2 cups sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Chill for at least 1 hour. , Shape 4 teaspoons of dough around each Milk Dud so it is completely covered. Roll balls in remaining sugar. , Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Steps:

• Position oven racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl.
• Beat the sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium-high speed in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the vanilla and egg and beat to incorporate. Add the flour mixture in 2 batches and beat on medium-low speed until incorporated.
• Put some sugar in a small bowl. Scoop heaping tablespoonfuls of the batter, roll them into balls and coat in the sugar. Arrange the balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. (There will be additional batter for a second batch.)
• Bake until the bottoms and edges are barely golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes. Let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. When the baking sheets are cool, repeat with the remaining batter. The cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the chocolate chips. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake 8 to 9 minutes in the preheated oven. Cookies will be soft. Cool slightly on cookie sheet; remove from sheet onto wire rack to cool completely.

Steps:

• For the skillet cookie: Whisk the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
• Beat the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until well combined, about 3 minutes. Add the molasses, vanilla and egg and beat until lighter in color, about 3 minutes. Add the flour mixture and mix on low until well combined, about 2 minutes. Press plastic wrap directly against the surface of the dough and refrigerate at least 2 hours and preferably overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
• Press the chilled dough into the skillet in an even thickness and sprinkle with the sugar crystals. Bake until golden around the edges and dry on top, about 25 minutes. Let cool in the skillet for 10 minutes, then use an extra-large spatula to transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
• For the royal icing: Beat the confectioners' sugar, meringue powder and 4 tablespoons water in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a small round pastry tip. Once the cookie is completely cool, decorate with the royal icing in a snowflake pattern and sprinkle with more sugar crystals. When the icing is dry, cut the cookie into 8 wedges to serve.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and baking soda in medium bowl; set aside.
• Beat butter, brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar with electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy; beat in eggs and vanilla.
• Gradually add flour mixture and 1/2 cup pecans; beat well.
• Cover dough; refrigerate 15 minutes or until firm enough to roll into balls.
• Place remaining 1/2 cup pecans and 1 tablespoons sugar in shallow dish. Roll tablespoonful of dough around 1 caramel candy, covering completely; press one side into nut mixture.
• Place, nut side up, on ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat with additional dough and candies, placing 3 inches apart.
• Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set and slightly cracked. Let stand on cookie sheet 2 minutes.
• Transfer cookies to wire rack; cool completely.
• Place white chocolate chips in a small resealable plastic freezer bag; seal bag.
• Microwave at MEDIUM (50% power) 2 minutes. Continue microwaving in one minute intervals at 50% power until melted.
• Knead bag until chocolate is smooth. Cut off tiny corner of bag; drizzle chocolate onto cookies.
• Let stand about 30 minute or until chocolate is set.

Steps:

• In bowl, beat butter and both sugars until light. Beat in eggs and vanilla until smooth.
• In another large bowl, combine flour, cocoa and baking soda. Stir in sugar and egg mixture until it becomes soft dough. Let sit for ½ hour in fridge if possible.
• Place remaining sugar on plate.
• Divide dough into 4 parts.
• Place one tablespoon of dough in palm of hand. Press into flat circle and place one Rollo in centre. Bring up sides of dough to cover Rollo completely. Roll between palms to make a ball. Roll ball in sugar until covered.
• Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes in 350 degrees oven or until tops are cracked and firm.
• *** You may need to play with the exact temperature - they key is to make sure they do not brown on the bottom, so check and adjust after the first batch. I've also found that they come out a bit better if they are cooked in single batches.
• Let sit on baking sheet 3-4 minutes before removing to rack.