Ingredients
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¾ cup confectioners' sugar
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⅔ cup butter, softened
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3 tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed, divided
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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¼ teaspoon salt
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flat toothpicks
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30 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
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2 tablespoons water
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¾ cup finely chopped walnuts (Optional)
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Beat confectioners' sugar, butter, and 1 tablespoon apple juice concentrate together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy; stir in flour and salt until dough is just combined. Roll dough into 3/4-inch balls and arrange on ungreased baking sheets.
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Bake in the preheated oven until edges are light golden brown, 12 to 17 minutes. Immediately insert toothpicks in the center of each cookie. Place cookies on a wire rack to cool completely.
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Combine caramels, 2 tablespoons apple juice concentrate, and water in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until mixture is smooth, 5 to 10 minutes. Spoon caramel sauce over each cookie, letting excess caramel sauce drip off.
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Pour walnuts onto a plate. Press the bottom of each caramel-coated cookie into the walnuts and transfer to a sheet of waxed paper to set.
Cook’s Note
If the caramel mixture becomes too thick, I stir in more water, about 1/4 teaspoon at a time.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 164 | Calories |
| 9g | Fat |
| 21g | Carbs |
| 2g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
| Calories 164 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 9g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 19% |
| Cholesterol 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium 92mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate 21g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 13g | |
| Protein 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 24mg | 2% |
| Iron 1mg | 3% |
| Potassium 61mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
