Caramel Corn Cookies

By á-9933

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 cup caramel corn, chopped
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Details

Servings 24
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Beat the sugar and shortening in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add 1/3 cup chopped caramel corn and the egg and mix with a wooden spoon until well combined. Stir in the almond extract, flour, baking powder, baking soda and the remaining 2/3 cup caramel corn. Stir in the oats and coconut.

Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart; bake until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely.

Photograph by Anna Williams