caramel apple oatmeal cookies

wednesday, january 28th   

caramel apple oatmeal cookies

caramel apple oatmeal cookies

ingredients

1 ½ c all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt 

3/4 cup granulated sugar 

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 large egg 

3/4 cup finely chopped dried apple slices

3/4 cup caramel bits or 16 small soft caramel candies, chopped 

preparation

1. preheat oven to 350°.

2. lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. combine flour and next 4 ingredients (through salt) in a bowl; stir well.

3. place sugars and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. add vanilla and egg; beat well. gradually add flour mixture; beat at low speed until just combined. fold in apple and caramel bits.

4. drop dough by 2 teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper. flatten balls slightly with hand. bake at 350° for 9 minutes. cool on pans 3 minutes. remove cookies from pans; cool completely on wire racks.

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/caramel-apple-oatmeal-cookies-10000001964002/