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For cookie:
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
2 Tbsp. milk
Confectioner's sugar

For filling:
3/4 cup chocolate chips
1 Tbsp. shortening
2 Tbsp. white corn syrup
1 Tbsp. water
1 tsp. vanilla
Mix butter, salt, vanilla, and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in flour and milk. Shape into ½" balls and place onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Make depression in each (we use a turkey thermometer). Bake at 350°&F for 10-12 mins. - no longer! Let cool and roll in confectioner's sugar. Melt chocolate chips with shortening and stir. Cool slightly. Add corn syrup, water, and vanilla. Heap chocolate filling into centers of cookies. Top with festive sprinkles. (optional)


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