Caramel Chocolate Cookies |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 48 |
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I'm noted for my Christmas cookies, and this recipe is my absolute all-time favorite, says Joan Williams of Eatontown, New Jersey. Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1 cup sugar |
1 egg |
1/3 cup milk |
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
12 caramels, quartered |
frosting: |
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar |
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled |
2 tablespoons light corn syrup |
2 to 3 tablespoons hot water |
chopped pecans, optional |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg, milk, chocolate and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight or until easy to handle.
2. Shape rounded tablespoonfuls of dough around caramel pieces. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.
3. In a bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, chocolate, corn syrup and enough water to achieve desired spreading consistency. Frost cookies. Sprinkle with pecans if desired. Yield: 4 dozen.
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