I am quite creative when it comes to yeast doughs, not so with cookies. In my day, store bought candy was a rare treat. We were careful to make our one piece of candy last as long as we could. (We had to split a piece of gum three ways.) Once a year my great-aunt made anise hard candy and caramels. Each wrapped in perfect sized wax paper. We got only one piece of each, on a Saturday evening. I was allowed to make suckers only two or three times a year. Sugar was strictly for my father's coffee. As you can tell, I am not of the younger generation. I live in a senior citizen's apartment building. I am so glad you shared the candy-cookies; plus how to make them.. I have a fondness for baking and sharing, and so I think the tenants here will enjoy a "new" and exciting treat.

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