Ingredients

1

                        pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix

Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch

2

tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour

3

tablespoons white sparkling sugar or granulated sugar

3

tablespoons coarse pink sparkling sugar or pink decorator sugar

1

tablespoon instant coffee powder or granules

About 36 chocolate-striped candy drops or pieces, unwrapped

About 36 milk chocolate candy drops or pieces, unwrapped

Preparation

Make cookie dough as directed on package, stirring in flour. Roll dough into 36 (1-inch) balls. Combine sugars and coffee powder in small bowl. Roll balls in sugar-coffee mixture. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake at 375°F 7 to 9 minutes or until set. Immediately press 1 chocolate-striped candy into center of each cookie. Allow to stand about 5 minutes until soft; press lightly. Top melted candy with chocolate candy.

If desired, reverse the candies on the cookies. Cool; place on cooling racks. Cool completely.