- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugars together until thoroughly combined and the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix until completely incorporated.
- Add the vanilla. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- Stir in 1 1/2 C. baking chips.
To make the surprise balls
- Preheat the oven to 375° F.
- Lightly grease a ball pan. Portion dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place a dough ball in each cavity. Firmly press the dough into the cavity and up sides to evenly distribute the dough.
- Bake for 17-19 minutes or until the top edge of cookies are dark brown and firm.
- Remove from the oven and use a paring knife to cut off any excess dough.
- Cool in pan on cooling rack for 10 minutes, then cool completely on cooling rack.
To assemble: Prepare Buttercream Frosting
- Put candy of your choice on the inside of bottom half.
- Put frosting into a piping bag and cover the rim of the bottom half. Gently place the top half to form the ball, then pipe the frosting to hide the seam.
- Decorate the ball with sprinkles, extra chocolate chips and a drizzle of melted chocolate chips.
