Nutty chocolate stars

 
                           NUTTY CHOCOLATE STARS
 
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 Serving Size  : 42   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Cookies
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      3/4   c            Margarine or butter,
                         -softened
      3/4   c            Firmly packed brown sugar
    1                    Egg
    1       t            Vanilla
    3       c            QUAKER Oats (quick or old
                         -fashioned, uncooked)
    1       c            All-purpose flour
      1/2   t            Baking soda
      2/3   c            Finely chopped nuts
    1       pk           Milk chocolate candy stars
                         -or kisses (6-7 oz)
 
   Heat oven to 350'F. Lightly grease cookie sheet. Beat margarine and sugar
   until fluffy. Blend in egg and vanilla. Add combined oats, flour and baking
   soda; mix well. Share into 1" balls; roll in nuts. Place on prepared cookie
   sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from oven;
   gently press chocolate candy into center of each cookie. Cool 2 minutes on
   cookie sheet; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered.
   
   Makes 3 1/2 dozen cookies.
   
   NOTES: Dough may be covered and stored in the refrigerator for up to two
   days.
   
   Candied cherries may be substituted for chocolate candy, if desired.
  
 
 
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