Caramel Apple Bites

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   In a small saucepan, combine filling ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened; set aside to cool.

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   In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and salt. Gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

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   Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Flatten and place 1/4 teaspoon filling in center of each. Fold dough over filling and reshape into balls. Place 1 in. apart on greased

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   Bake at 350u00b0 for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

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   In a small saucepan over low heat, heat caramels and evaporated milk until caramels are melted; stir until smooth. Insert a toothpick into each cookie and dip into caramel until completely coated; allow excess to drip off. Dip bottoms into nuts. Place on wire racks to set.

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