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"With four daughters, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild, I've baked lots of cookies," notes Lavon Timken of Cimmaron, Kansas. "This recipe is one of my favorites."

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Chewy Surprise Cookies Recipe

Prep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch

Yield: 48 Servings

25 10 35

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups butter-flavored shortening
1-1/2 cups peanut butter
2 cups sugar, divided
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
4 eggs
3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (10 ounces) Milk Duds

Directions

In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter, 1-1/2 cups sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Chill for at least 1 hour.
Shape 4 teaspoons of dough around each Milk Dud so it is completely covered. Roll balls in remaining sugar.
Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks. Yield: about 8 dozen.

Editor's Note: Reduced-fat peanut butter is not recommended for this recipe.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 230 calories, 12 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 147 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Chewy Surprise Cookies in Taste of Home June/July 2000, p65

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Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2012 by jajm6

I am not sure why my stars didn't show up the first time, but they are 5 star cookies!!

Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2012 by jajm6

Wonderful!!

Reviewed on Jan. 03, 2012 by areinard

Awesomely addicting! These were a big hit!

Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2011 by lidivaskey

The menfolk of our house said they couldn?t find one fault with the cookies after demolishing all cookies straight from the pan) The dough can chill overnight and makes a lot. I actually had to use halved mini snickers for the rest of the batch because there weren?t enough milk duds. Even mini peanut butter cups or other chocolate candies would work. Use your imagination and have fun!!! They are addicting!

Reviewed on May. 10, 2011 by Black Lady

One of the best cookie recipes ever!!! Will make this again for sure. Yummy!!

Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2010 by allaboutcookies86

These cookies are GREAT! With or without the Milk Duds. Since they are peanut butter cookies; I wonder what would happen if you put a mini reese's peanut butter cup inside. I may try that. My husband loves EVERY bite of these cookies. Will definitely make again.