Stuffed Krinkles
by Gail Lang

COOKIE                                  STUFFING
2 C all-purpose flour                   6 ounces cream cheese
2 tsp baking powder                     1 C sugar
1 1/2 C sugar                           2 tsp vanilla
1/2 C cooking oil                       3 C chopped coconut
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate          1 1/2 C finely chopped nuts
2 tsp vanilla
3 lg eggs
sifted powdered sugar

Prepare cookie dough

1. Melt chocolate and allow to cool while other ingredients are gathered and measured.
2. Stir together flour and baking powder.
3. In mixer bowl stir together sugar, oil, melted chocolate, and vanilla.
4. Beat in eggs, mixing well.
5. Add dry ingredients and mix until well blended.
6. Cover and chill at least one hour. Overnight is preferable to allow better handling.

Prepare stuffing

1. Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
2. Stir in coconut and nuts.
3. Cover and chill 30 - 60 minutes minimum.

Making the cookies

1. Using 1 tablespoon dough for each, shape dough into balls.
2. Roll each in sifted powdered sugar.
3. Gently press in the center of each ball to form bowl shapes.
4. Fill shapes with approximately 1 tsp of stuffing mix.
5. Gently mold dough up around stuffing, stuffing should still be visible at top.
6. Place on greased cookie sheet.
7. Bake in 375^o oven for 8 - 10 minutes or until done. Cookies will be very moist and soft to the touch.
8. Remove from pans immediately and cool.

*Yield: 48 cookies