Salted Caramel Spritz

Directions

1. 1
   For the cookies, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Combine the caramels and half-and-half in a small saucepan. Cook over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until the caramels are melted, about 8 minutes. Cool slightly.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
4. 4
   Beat in egg and salt, and then the cooled but still fluid caramel mixture.
5. 5
   On low speed, mix in the flour.
6. 6
   Use a spritz cookie press to press the cookies out onto ungreased baking sheets.
7. 7
   Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes, until set and just beginning to brown around the bottom.
8. 8
   Transfer to wire racks to cool and repeat with remaining dough.
9. 9
   For the glaze, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar and half-and-half. Heat over medium low heat until the sugar is dissolved.
10. 10
    Place wire rack with cookies over a baking sheet. Drizzle the cookies with the glaze and sprinkle with salt. Let cookies dry until glaze is set.