Caramel Whiskey Cookies

By Jac_M

Ingredients

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• 1/2 cup butter, softened [x] Affordable, Fresh, Cream Butter Daily Chef™ chooses only flavorful, quality ingredients, so every meal we help you create becomes an instant favorite. Try New Recipes >
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 24 caramels or 1 cup Kraft caramel bits
• 1 tablespoon whiskey
• 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in the yogurt, oil and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well.
Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with the bottom of a glass dipped in flour. Bake at 350° for 7-9 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.
In a microwave, melt caramels with whiskey; stir until smooth. Spread over cookies. Drizzle with chocolate; sprinkle with salt. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 4 dozen.