Caramel Apple Pie NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Cookies

Caramel Apple Pie NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Cookies

Prep:10 minsCooking:9 minsCooling:0 minYields:60 cookiesCaramel, apple and chocolate, oh my! These cinnamon-spiced chocolate chip cookies mixed with dried apples and drizzled with caramel are a delightful fall-flavored treat.

Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
1 1/2 cups (about 5 oz.) coarsely chopped dried apples
18 caramels, unwrapped
1 tablespoon milk
.Directions
PREHEAT oven to 375° F.

COMBINE flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and apple pieces. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

BAKE for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

MICROWAVE caramels and milk in small, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 30 seconds; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals; stir until smooth. Place sheets of wax or parchment paper under wire racks. Drizzle melted caramels over cookies. Allow drizzle to set. Store in single layers in tightly covered containers.