Surprise Snowballs

Directions

1. 1
   In a large mixing bowl, beat butter on medium until softened. Add sugar and salt; beat until fluffy.
2. 2
   Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
3. 3
   On low, gradually add flour.
4. 4
   Shape the dough into 1-inch balls.
5. 5
   Press a piece of candy in center of each and shape the dough around it.
6. 6
   Place balls about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
7. 7
   Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until edges are golden.
8. 8
   Place powdered sugar in a plastic bag.
9. 9
   With a spatula, transfer 2 to 3 cookies at a time into the bag.
10. 10
    Gently shake sugar onto the cookies.
11. 11
    Cool on a cooling rack.
12. 12
    When cool, gently shake cookies again.