Warty Witches' Hats

1. 1

   Combine butter and chocolate chips in 2-quart saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, 6-8 minutes or until melted and smooth.

2. 2

   Remove from heat; set aside.

3. 3

   Cool 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Add sugar, eggs, vanilla and salt to chocolate mixture; stir until well mixed.

5. 5

   Add flour; stir until well mixed.

6. 6

   Cover; refrigerate 4 hours or overnight until firm.

7. 7

   Heat oven to 325F.

8. 8

   Place chopped peanuts into bowl.

9. 9

   Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1 1/4-inch balls.

10. 10

    (Dust hands with powdered sugar, if necessary.)

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    Roll balls in peanuts, pressing gently so they stick to dough.

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    Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

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    Bake 11-13 minutes or until slightly firm to the touch.

14. 14

    Immediately top each cookie with candy kiss; cool 1 minute.

15. 15

    Remove to cooling racks.

16. 16

    Gently push on tip of each candy kiss to create crooked appearance to witches hat.

17. 17

    Cool completely.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.