Rolo-Filled Chocolate Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter/margarine, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1 package of Rolo candies

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
2. Add in vanilla and egg; mix well.
3. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
4. Stir in the nuts, if desired.
5. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; flatten slightly and place on ungreased baking sheets.
6. Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes or until cookies are set.
7. Remove from oven and press a Rolo candy into the center of each cookie.
8. Cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Rolo candies were invented in 1937 in the UK.
• Rolo candies were introduced in the US in the 1950s.
• The Rolo candy was named after the Roloway monkey found in West Africa.