Heat oven to 350°F. Remove wrappers from candies. Cut each
candy into 1/2-inch pieces; set aside.
2. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt. Beat butter, granulated
sugar, brown sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until
creamy. Add eggs; beat well. Gradually add flour mixture, beating
well. Stir in candy pieces and nuts, if desired. Drop by rounded
teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet.
3. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly;
remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Makes
about 5 dozen cookies.
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