Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar2-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided2 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup finely chopped dried apple chips15 caramels2 tablespoons heavy whipping creamAdditional finely chopped dried apple chips, optional
Preparation
In a large bowl, beat butter, confectioners’ sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon until blended. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in 1/3 cup apple chips.
Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a disk; wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll.
Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
Bake 9-11 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
In a small saucepan, melt caramels with cream and remaining cinnamon over medium heat, stirring frequently. Drizzle over cookies. If desired, sprinkle with additional apple chips. Let stand until set.
