Chocolate Kiss Surprise - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 stick butter, softened
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar, divided
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. flour
3/4 c. nuts, finely chopped
24 chocolate kisses (unwrapped)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Place rack in center of oven.
Cream butter until fluffy.
Add 1/2 of powdered sugar.
Stir in vanilla and salt.
Stir in flour and nuts until blended.
Press scant teaspoon dough in palm of hand.
Use thumb to make flat dish. Place chocolate kiss in center.
Bring edges of dough up to completely cover chocolate kisses.
Roll to form ball.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet 10 to 12 minutes.
Roll in powdered sugar once when warm, and again when cooled.