CARAMEL-APPLE SHORTBREAD COOKIES

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There is nothing like seeing my friends almost melt to the floor when they bite into something I made. These cookies never fail to elicit oohs and aahs. -Amber Taylor, Lenoir City, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup finely chopped dried apple chips
15 caramels
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Additional finely chopped dried apple chips, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter, confectioners' sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon until blended. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in 1/3 cup apple chips., Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. apple-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Bake 9-11 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small saucepan, melt caramels with cream and remaining cinnamon over medium heat, stirring frequently. Drizzle over cookies. If desired, sprinkle with additional apple chips. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Fraol Tsegaye
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These cookies are addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Susil Bista
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I'm not a baker, but these cookies were easy to make and turned out great. I'll definitely be making them again.


Lola Naci
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These cookies are the perfect fall treat. They're warm and comforting, with just the right amount of sweetness.


MD Sazzadul
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I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them. They're the perfect after-school snack.


Alex and Noah S
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These cookies were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it. They're absolutely delicious.


Hannah Mclean
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I had trouble getting the caramel apple filling to stay in the cookies. They kept leaking out.


Sunvy Ara Tanu
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Reshma Rana
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I'm not usually a fan of shortbread cookies, but these were really good. The caramel apple filling was the perfect touch.


Nekhi Davis
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These cookies are so cute and festive. I love the way the caramel apple filling peeks out from the shortbread crust.


Lani Lamei
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect balance of chewy and crispy.


Krishna Kunwar
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Constantin Sava
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These cookies were a hit! They were so easy to make and tasted delicious. I love the combination of sweet caramel and tart apples.