Easy Surprise Cookies Recipe: A Fun & Delicious Treat

INGREDIENTS

1 package (18 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough All-purpose flour (optional) Any combination of walnut halves, whole almonds, chocolate-covered raisins or caramel candy squares for filling Assorted colored sugars (optional)

PREPARATION:

1. Grease cookie sheets. Remove dough from wrapper according to package directions. Divide dough into 4 equal sections. Reserve 1 section; cover and refrigerate remaining 3 sections.
2. Roll out reserved dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle with flour to minimize sticking, if necessary. Cut out 3-inch square cookie with sharp knife. Transfer cookie to prepared cookie sheet.
3. Place desired "surprise" filling in center of cookie. (If using caramel candy square, place so that caramel forms diamond shape within square.)
4. Bring up 4 corners of dough towards center; pinch gently to seal. Repeat steps with remaining dough and fillings, placing cookies about 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugar, if desired. Freeze cookies 20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F.
5. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Tip Make extra batches of these simple cookies and store in freezer in heavy-duty freezer bags. Take out a few at a time for kids' after-school treats. This recipe appears in: Butter & Sugar