Forgotten Kiss Cookies

DanaClover's Note:

These cookies are bite-size bits of Heaven! They call for mini chocolate chips in the dough, But I live in the boonies and was out of mini chocolate chips. I had a choice... use mini M&M's or driving to the city to buy the chocolate chips.. M&M's won!

• Total Time: 28 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 4 dozen

• 1 cup softened margarine
• 1⁄3; cup sugar
• 1⁄3; cup light brown sugar (packed)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup mini chocolate chip
• 1 (9 ounce) bag Hershey's chocolate kisses
• chocolate , drizzle (optional, directions below)

Directions:

1. # Preheat over to 375 degrees f.
2. # In a large bowl, beat butter, sugars, and vanilla until well blended.
3. # Add the flour and blend until smooth.
4. # Stir in mini chocolate chips.
5. # Mold a scant Tablespoon of cookie dough around each unwrapped kiss, covering completely. Shape into balls.
6. # Place into un-greased cookie sheet.
7. # Bake 10-12 minutes or until set.
8. # Cool slightly, move from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.
9. # Prepare chocolate drizzle, if desired, drizzle over each cooled cookie.
10. # Enjoy!
11. Chocolate Drizzle = In a small microwavable bowl, place 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon shortening. Microwave for 30 seconds to melt. stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.