Caramel Apple Pie Cookies

Yield: 60 cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups (12 ounce package) Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 cups (about 5 ounces) coarsely chopped dried apples
• 18 caramels, unwrapped
• 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
3. In a large mixer bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.
4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Gradually beat in the flour mixture.
6. Stir in chocolate chips and apple pieces. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheets.
7. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Cool on cookie sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
9. Microwave caramels and milk in small, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 30 seconds; stir. Microwave at additional 10 to 20 second intervals; stir until smooth. Place sheets of wax or parchment paper under wire racks. Drizzle melted caramels over cookies. Allow drizzle to set. Store in a single layer in tightly covered containers.

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