Caramel Corn Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. 2
   Beat the sugar and shortening in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
3. 3
   Add 1/3 cup chopped caramel corn and the egg and mix with a wooden spoon until well combined.
4. 4
   Stir in the almond extract, flour, baking powder, baking soda and the remaining 2/3 cup caramel corn.
5. 5
   Stir in the oats and coconut.
6. 6
   Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart; bake until golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
7. 7
   Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
8. 8
   Photograph by Anna Williams