Christmas Peepers

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This is a recipe my family has made at christmas for years. The marshmallows are so nice and gooey inside the chocolate cookie.

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Steps

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Place marshmallows in freezer while you mix the dough.

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Cream crisco , butter or margarine , and sugar.

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Blend in the eggs and the vanilla.

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Add dry ingredients , mix until moistened.

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Mix until mixture holds together.

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Dough will be sticky.

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Flatten walnut size pieces in palm of hand.

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Remove the marshmallows from freezer , and place one in center.

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Shape dough around the marshmallow into a walnut shape , roll in white sugar.

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Bake at 400 degrees fahrenheit for 6 minutes or until tops start to crackle.

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Cool on baking rack and store in an airtight container.

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Ingredients

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miniature marshmallows, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, unsweetened cocoa, eggs, vegetable shortening, butter, white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla