Holiday Eggnog

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 c All-purpose flour
1/2 c HERSHEY'S Cocoa
1/2 ts Baking soda
1/4 ts Salt
1/2 c Butter or margarine
-- softened
3/4 c Packed light brown sugar
1/2 c Granulated sugar
1 ts Vanilla extract
2 Eggs
10 oz Holiday Baking Bits
-(Candy Coated, HERSHEY'S)
-- divided

Heat oven to 350 F. Stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. In large mixer bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla until well blended. Add eggs; beat well. Gradually add flour mixture, blending well. Stir in 1 cup candy coated bits. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Press 8 to 9 of remaining bits on dough before baking. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until cookie is set. Do not overbake. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. About 3-1/2 dozen cookies.

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Meal-Master compatible recipe format by Karen Mintzias (km@salata.com)