Baby Ruth Cookies

Bake the cookies on parchment paper and then transfer them on the parchment to a rack to cool.

This recipe doubles well.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter or shortening, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 Baby Ruth candy bars (2.1 ounces each), chopped

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in candy bars.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool.

Makes 2 1/2 to 3 dozen cookies