Holiday Cookie Surprises

Whether it’s with some milk or just on their own, cookies are always a nice treat. The goodness of Quaker oats combines with bite sized candies for cookies that are a pleasant surprise. This holiday season give them something delicious to snack on.

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) margarine or butter, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups Large Flake Quaker^® Oats or Quick Quaker^® Oats (uncooked)
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
Approximately 48 assorted bite-size candies
Coloured sugar or candy sprinkles

How to make it

Heat oven to 325°F. Beat margarine and sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, oats and salt; mix well.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Press desired candy piece into centre of each ball; shape dough around candy so it is completely hidden.
Roll cookies in coloured sugar or candy sprinkles until evenly coated. Place 1-1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake 14 to 17 minutes or until set and bottoms are light golden brown. Remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered.