KIT KAT Brownie Cookies

From HERSHEY’S

Makes 36 cookies

Whip up a batch of these one-of-a-kind KIT KAT Brownie Cookies for any special occasion!

INGREDIENTS

KIT KAT Minis (8 oz bag)

2/3 cup shortening

1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 eggs

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa or HERSHEY’S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1.Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cut candy bar minis in half; set aside.

2.Beat shortening, brown sugar, and vanilla in large bowl on medium speed of mixer until well blended. Add eggs; beat well.

3.Stir together flour, cocoa, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add to sugar mixture, beating on low speed just until blended. Stir in candy pieces and walnuts, if desired. Drop by rounded tablespoons 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.

4.Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until cookies are set. Cookies will appear soft and moist. Do not over bake. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.

Find this recipe and more holiday treats at hersheyland.com