Instructions: Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Mix sugar, margarine, vanilla, egg, cream cheese and chocolate in large bowl until smooth. Mix flour, baking powder and salt; stir into margarine mixture.

Divide dough in half. Roll each half 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured cloth-covered surface with cloth-covered rolling pin. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until dry and set. Remove from cookie sheet. Cool on wire rack.

Roll edge of cookies about 1/4 inch deep in candy coating; immediately roll in candies. Place on waxed paper. Let stand about 10 minutes or until coating is set.

Makes 6 dozen 2 1/2 inch cookies (1 per serving).

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