Caramel Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. 2
   In a large bowl using an electric mixer, cream butter, sugar, egg and vanilla.
3. 3
   Add remaining ingredients and beat thoroughly.
4. 4
   Scrape dough out of bowl and onto a large piece of plastic wrap.
5. 5
   Roll dough into a log, about 2 1/2 inches wide.
6. 6
   Completely wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate until firm; at least 20 minutes or up to overnight.
7. 7
   Cut dough into 1/8 inch thick slices and arrange on several large ungreased cookie sheets about 1 to 1 1/2 inches apart.
8. 8
   Bake until lightly browned around edges, about 8 to 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Allow cookies to cool on cookie sheet for about 1 minute and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. 10
    Yiels 1 cookie per serving.