Surprise Package Cookies

1 Cup butter (no substitutes), softened
1 Cup sugar
½ Cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 Cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
65 mint Andes

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars.Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.Beat in vanilla.Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.With floured hands, shape a tablespoonful of dough around 42 candies, forming rectangular cookies.