Chocolate-Candy Cane Cookies

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   Preheat oven to 350F Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.

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   Add flour and baking soda; mix well.

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   Blend in semisweet chocolate.

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   Shape Tablespoons of dough into 52 balls.

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   Roll each into 3-inch long rope, Place, 2-inches apart on baking sheets, bending top of each slightly to resemble a candy cane.

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   Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned; cool 5 minutes on baking sheets.

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   Transfer to wire racks; cool completely.

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   Microwave white chocolate as directed on package.

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   Drizzle over cookies.

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    Sprinkle with crushed candies.

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    Let stand until chocolate is firm.

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    NOTE: A minute or two can make the difference between perfectly baked cookies and over-baked cookies.

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    Since oven temperatures can vary, check cookies at the lowest bake time and remove from the oven when tops are lightly browned and centers are just set.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.