Caramel Cookies

These slice-and-bake cookies are easy to make ahead of time. Just bake them any time you want fresh cookies!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 27 mins
• Calories: 211 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• ½ cup butter, room temperature

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.