Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Nutty Chocolate Stars

Category: Cookies

Ingredients and Directions

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.