CARAMEL CORN COOKIES

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I was looking through my Sept 2013 Food Network Magazine, and came across the first place winning recipe in the Marion, OH Caramel Popcorn Contest. Elizabeth Orthmeyer submitted the winning recipe. I personally can't wait to try these cookies. Hope you will too! Photo: Food Network Magazine

Provided by Carol Perricone

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 c sugar
1/2 c vegetable shortening
1 c caramel popcorn, chopped
1 large egg
1/2 tsp almond extract
3/4 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 c quick-cooking oats
1/2 c sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • 2. In a large bowl, beat sugar and shortening with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add 1/3 cup chopped caramel popcorn and the egg and mix with a wooden spoon until well combined. Stir in the almond extract, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and the remaining 2/3 cup of caramel popcorn. Stir in oats and coconut.
  • 3. Drop tablepoons full of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart; bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on baking sheets, then transfer to cooling racks to cool completely.

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