Ingredients:
Cooking instructions:
Step 1
Heat oven to 325° F.
Step 2
Beat margarine and sugar until creamy.
Step 3
Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
Step 4
Add combined flour, oats and salt; mix well.
Step 5
Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
Step 6
Press desired candy piece into center of each ball.
Step 7
Shape dough around candy so it is completely hidden.
Step 8
Roll cookies in colored sugar or candy sprinkles until evenly coated.
Step 9
Place 1-1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Step 10
Bake 14-17 minutes or until set and bottoms are light golden brown.
Step 11
Remove to wire rack. Cool completely.
Serving Tips:
For powdered sugar coated cookies, bake uncoated cookies as directed above. Remove to wire rack; cool 5 minutes. Place about 3/4 cup powdered sugar in plastic bag. Gently shake 3 to 4 cookies in powdered sugar until coated. Repeat with remaining cookies. Sift remaining powdered sugar over cookies. Cool completely.
For Gift Giving:
Pack in holiday cookie tins or make cookie bundles. To make bundles, arrange a few cookies in the center of a square of food-safe wrap. Form into a bundle and tie closed at top with ribbon.
Nutritional Information
Calories 70. Total Fat 3.5g. Saturated Fat 0.5g. Trans Fat 0g. Cholesterol 5mg. Sodium 35mg. Total Carbohydrate 8g. Fiber 0g. Total Sugars 3g. Added Sugars 3g. Protein 1g. Vitamin D 0mcg. Calcium 3mg. Iron 0mg. Potassium 16mg.
*Can be substituted 1-to-1 with butter
**Can be substituted 1-to-1 with Quick Oats
The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.