Name: Caramel Apple Pie Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: varies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons cinnamon; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 can apple pie filling; 1 jar caramel sauce; Chopped walnuts (optional)

Caramel Apple Pie Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of classic apple pie, caramel and cookies into one delicious dessert.

Author: Linda Jolly-Kilbride
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Yield: varies
Category: Cookies
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American

Instructions

Cream shortening, sugar and eggs.
Sift dry ingredients into first mixture.
Roll dough into walnut-size balls.
Mix cinnamon and sugar together. Roll balls in cinnamon-sugar.
Chill dough balls for one hour.
Place balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove cookies to a wire rack to cool.
Meanwhile, chop the apples in the filling to make them smaller.
Spoon filling in a thin layer over the top of each cookie.
Drizzle with caramel topping, and sprinkle chopped walnuts over the drizzle, if desired.

Notes

These cookies are best eaten the same day they are made.

You can bake the basic cookies, store when cool, then add the toppings as needed.

Caramel Apple Pie Cookies