Autumn Cookies

Directions

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   1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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   2. In a small bowl, mix together pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons of white sugar. Set aside.
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   3. Unwrap and chop Hershey's Kisses into bits. Set aside.
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   4. In a medium bowl, sift together flour and baking soda. Set aside.
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   5. Cream together butter, brown sugar, and remaining 1/4 cup white sugar in a large bowl.
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   6. Beat in pudding mix.
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   7. Add vanilla and eggs, beating after each egg.
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   8. Blend in the flour mixture.
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   9. Stir in caramel bits and chopped Hershey's Kisses.
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    10. Roll dough into small balls and roll the balls in the sugar mix until completely covered.
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    11. Place cookie dough 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
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    12. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
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    Notes:
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    The caramel apple kisses are super sticky, but don't get frustrated and give up when chopping them. They taste amazing in the cookies!
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    Also, if you have caramel bits on the bottom of your cookie dough ball, consider putting a little flour on the cookie sheet. The caramel bits have a tendency to stick!