Caramel Apple Cookies

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350.

2. 2

   In large bowl, beat powdered sugar, butter and 1 tablespoon of the apple juice concentrate until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Stir in four and salt.

4. 4

   Shape dough into 3/4 inch balls.

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   Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

6. 6

   Bake 12-17 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.

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   Immediately insert toothpick in center of each cookie.

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   Cool completely on wire racks.

9. 9

   In a heavy saucepan over low heat, combine caramels, 2 tablespoons of apple juice concentrate and water.

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    Cook until mixture is smooth, stirring constantly.

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    Place nuts on a plate.

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    Spoon caramel mixture over whole cookie, letting excess drip off.

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    Press bottom of cookie into nuts; set on sheet of wax paper.

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    Repeat with remaining cookies.

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    If caramel becomes too thick, stir in more water 1/4 teaspoon at a time.

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