Surprise Cookies

Rating: 4.59 stars
17 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 12
  • 4 star values: 3
  • 3 star values: 2
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

A favorite with children. The peanut butter completely covers the candy.

By Pellie
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Ingredients

21
Original recipe yields 21 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Beat butter or margarine, peanut butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar together until fluffy. Beat in egg. Sift flour and baking powder together; stir into butter mixture. Chill dough thoroughly, 2 to 3 hours.

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  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Press a chocolate-covered caramel into the middle of each ball. Roll dough around it. Roll each ball in granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool 2-3 minutes, then remove from cookie sheets.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
172.3 calories; 2.9 g protein; 21.1 g carbohydrates; 21.2 mg cholesterol; 100.4 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (14)

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lovestohost
Rating: 5 stars
02/05/2012
I've seen this recipe published in assorted magazines using a mini Snickers in the center in place of a Rollo er "chocolate covered caramel candy". I decided to give this recipe a shot and add a photo/review as it was lacking both. The dough came together quite easily in my KA and I chilled the dough for a few hours. The dough was easy to work with though I found it best to grab some dough flatten it in my palm then wrap it around the Rollo pinching off any excess before rolling it into a smooth ball. These took 10 minutes for me and yielded 49 cookies for me. They were a hit with Mr. LTH's bandmates. THANKS for the recipe Pellie! Read More
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(11)

Most helpful critical review

SleepyMouse
Rating: 3 stars
11/19/2019
The dough was very crumbly and honestly difficult to wrap around the candy. Read More
17 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 12
  • 4 star values: 3
  • 3 star values: 2
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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lovestohost
Rating: 5 stars
02/05/2012
I've seen this recipe published in assorted magazines using a mini Snickers in the center in place of a Rollo er "chocolate covered caramel candy". I decided to give this recipe a shot and add a photo/review as it was lacking both. The dough came together quite easily in my KA and I chilled the dough for a few hours. The dough was easy to work with though I found it best to grab some dough flatten it in my palm then wrap it around the Rollo pinching off any excess before rolling it into a smooth ball. These took 10 minutes for me and yielded 49 cookies for me. They were a hit with Mr. LTH's bandmates. THANKS for the recipe Pellie! Read More
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(11)
lovestohost
Rating: 5 stars
02/05/2012
I've seen this recipe published in assorted magazines using a mini Snickers in the center in place of a Rollo er "chocolate covered caramel candy". I decided to give this recipe a shot and add a photo/review as it was lacking both. The dough came together quite easily in my KA and I chilled the dough for a few hours. The dough was easy to work with though I found it best to grab some dough flatten it in my palm then wrap it around the Rollo pinching off any excess before rolling it into a smooth ball. These took 10 minutes for me and yielded 49 cookies for me. They were a hit with Mr. LTH's bandmates. THANKS for the recipe Pellie! Read More
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KRISRIZZIO
Rating: 5 stars
08/01/2014
Simply amazing. Made exactly as written. Read More
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Dennis Buchanan
Rating: 5 stars
12/28/2014
Made these as part of a Christmas platter and they were a huge hit. This recipe doesn't need any real changes however I didn't think the cookie looked finished so I drizzled a little dark chocolate over the tops to get rid of the brown blob appearance. These were a big hit. Read More
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Linda Onstott Bright
Rating: 5 stars
05/20/2014
Delicious! I used mini Rolos for the center. Make sure there are no cracks or it will leak out. Read More
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Barbara Salmons
Rating: 5 stars
03/06/2014
I made these for my families Christmas cookie platter this year and these disappeared first. This was really easy recipe and that was a big hit for a picky family. Read More
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Jennifer
Rating: 5 stars
03/20/2015
I made these with bite size Snickers because that is what I had on hand. They turned out amazingly delish. The recipe is easy to follow and the dough perfect to work with. Thank you. Read More
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Sarah Mattix
Rating: 5 stars
03/20/2015
Very good! I loved it! My family couldnt stop eating it. Although I put 1/2 cup more flour in and refrigerated it for 30 min. Read More
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anghell3841
Rating: 5 stars
12/23/2018
wonderful cookies Read More
Diana Mae Geske
Rating: 5 stars
05/29/2015
These cookies will be fun to give the grandchildren. They are yummy! Read More
SleepyMouse
Rating: 3 stars
11/19/2019
The dough was very crumbly and honestly difficult to wrap around the candy. Read More
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