Crunchy Caramel Cookies Food

CRUNCHY CARAMEL COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Stir together flour and baking soda; set aside. Reserve 1 cup of the mashed potatoes (dry). Microwave butter in large microwavable bowl uncovered on High until melted. Stir in sugars, flour mixture, vanilla, eggs, remaining 2 cups mashed potatoes (dry) and the nuts. Let dough stand 5 minutes.
• Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll balls in reserved mashed potatoes (dry), pressing firmly so potatoes stick to balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Cool completely on wire rack.

CARAMEL COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; blend into the creamed mixture. Mix in the walnuts. Form dough into long roll about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper. Unwrap the roll of dough and using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 1/4 inch coins. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

CARAMEL CRUNCH

Steps:

• Make the caramel crunch: Line a rimmed baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 1/2 tablespoons water; mixture should look like wet sand. Place saucepan over medium-high heat and cook until sugar is dark amber in color. Immediately pour caramel onto prepared baking sheet; let cool completely.
• Crack cooled caramel into large pieces and place in a resealable plastic bag. Crush into tiny pieces using a rolling pin; you should have a scant 1/2 cup of caramel crunch.