CARAMEL APPLE WHISKEY COOKIES

Caramel Apple Whiskey Cookies image

Provided by Dee Tourville

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 stick unsalted butter, softened
3/4 c dark brown sugar
1 egg, room temperature
1/3 c cup jameson irish whiskey or a good quality whiskey of your choosing.
3/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1 c oatmeal flour. you can make your own by putting oats in a food processor.
1 1/2 c unbleached all-purpose flour
1 large granny smith apples, grated
1 c caramel pieces, small bits
1 c walnuts (optional)

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and beat until incorporated.
2. Now add the whiskey and mix. The mixture will look curdled.
3. Add the salt, baking powder, baking soda, and nutmeg and beat until incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix again.
4. Add the oatmeal flour and all-purpose flour slowly while the mixer is going. Mix until all the flour is incorporated. Add the grated apple, caramel pieces, and walnuts, mix until incorporated.
5. Using a large scoop, scoop rounded dough balls onto baking sheets lined with foil or parchment..Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes, until lightly browned.
6. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the foil or parchment. The caramel may stick so remove carefully to not break the cookies.
7. All done, have a sip of whiskey :)