Hidden Surprise Cookies Recipe

Name: Hidden Surprise Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 2 egg yolks; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; colored crystal sugar or candy sprinkles, as needed

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2 egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
colored crystal sugar or candy sprinkles, as needed

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt; beat until combined. Beat in egg, egg yolks, and vanilla until combined. Beat in flour (you may need to hand mix some of it).
3
Transfer 3/4 cup of the dough to a small bowl. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and melted butter. Beat well. Shape into 1-inch balls.
4
Beat almond extract into remaining dough. Mold about 1 tablespoons of almond dough around each cocoa ball. Roll gently to make smooth, round ball. Roll each ball in colored sugar or candy sprinkles. Place balls two inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
5
Bake at 375 for 10-11 minutes or until bottoms are browned. Cool cookies on a pan for 1 minute then transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely.

969

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Hidden Surprise Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Hidden Surprise Cookies

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