Caramel Apple Cookies

40 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

104 calories per serving view nutrition facts

36 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

3/4	cup	powdered sugar
2/3	cup	butter	or margarine, softened
1	tablespoon	apple juice concentrate	thawed
1 1/2	cups	flour, all-purpose
1/4	teaspoon	salt
36	x	toothpicks	flat
30	x	caramels	unwrapped
2	tablespoons	apple juice concentrate	thawed
2	tablespoons	water
3/4	cup	walnuts	finely chopped

Directions

Heat oven to 350 F.

In large bowl, beat confectioners sugar, margarine and 1 tablespoon of apple juice concentrate until light and fluffy.

Light spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.

Add flour and salt; mix well.

Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls.

Place 1-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake at 350 F for 12-17 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.

Immediately insert toothpick in center of each cookie.

Cool completely on wire racks.

Line cookie sheet with waxed paper.

In heavy 1-quart suacepan over low heat, melt caramels with 2 tablespoons of apple juice concentrate and water, stirring frequently until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth (see bottom for microwave directions).

Place walnuts on plate.

Spoon caramel mixture over each cookie, letting excess drip off.

Press bottom of cookie in walnuts.

Place on waxed paper-lined cookie sheet.

If caramel mixture becomes too thick, stir in additional water 1/4 teaspoon at a time.

Makes 3 dozen cookies TIP: To melt caramel mixture in microwave, in 4-cup microwave-safe measuring cup, combine caramels, apple juice and water.

Microwave on HIGH for 3-4 minutes or until caramels are melted, stirring every minute.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 15g

Amount per Serving

Calories 104 44% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.0g	8%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	11%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 9mg	3%
Sodium 45mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 14.0g	5%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	2%
Sugars 9.0g
Protein 1.0g	3%

Vitamin A	2%		Vitamin C	1%
Calcium	1%		Iron	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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