GLUTEN-FREE SALTED CARAMEL SUGAR COOKIES

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Not only everyday easy and gluten free, but special enough for holiday baking.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Immaculate Baking Co.™ Gluten Free sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter, very soft but not melted
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla
1 egg
36 gluten-free caramels, unwrapped (from 14-oz bag)
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 oz (4 squares) 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate, melted
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, softened butter, water, vanilla and egg until soft dough forms.
  • Shape into 36 (1 1/4-inch) balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Using handle of wooden spoon, make indentation in center of each cookie. Cool 3 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in medium microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and cream uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramels are melted. Spoon about 1 teaspoon caramel into indentation of each cookie. Cool 15 minutes.
  • Drizzle with melted chocolate; sprinkle with salt. Let stand until chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

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