Directions

• 1. Remove wrappers from chocolates. Place cookies with chocolate-coated bottom facing up on wax paper covered tray or cookie sheet.
• 2. Place milk chocolate chips in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and smooth when stirred. Dip bottom of chocolate piece into melted chocolate and place in center of cookie. Repeat for all the cookies. Allow chocolate to firm before continuing.
• 3. Pipe icing or gel around base of chocolate piece. Use chocolate sprinkles to make square buckle for hat, if desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes 24 cookies.