Salted Caramel Spritz

1. 1

   For the cookies, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Combine the caramels and half-and-half in a small saucepan. Cook over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until the caramels are melted, about 8 minutes. Cool slightly.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Beat in egg and salt, and then the cooled but still fluid caramel mixture.

5. 5

   On low speed, mix in the flour.

6. 6

   Use a spritz cookie press to press the cookies out onto ungreased baking sheets.

7. 7

   Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes, until set and just beginning to brown around the bottom.

8. 8

   Transfer to wire racks to cool and repeat with remaining dough.

9. 9

   For the glaze, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar and half-and-half. Heat over medium low heat until the sugar is dissolved.

10. 10

    Place wire rack with cookies over a baking sheet. Drizzle the cookies with the glaze and sprinkle with salt. Let cookies dry until glaze is set.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.