Caramel-Apple Shortbread Cookies

Name: Caramel-Apple Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients: 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

8 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

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.
2

Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll.
3

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
4

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5

Bake 9-11 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
6

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.