Caramel-Apple Shortbread Cookies

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup finely chopped dried apple chips
• 15 caramels
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• Additional finely chopped dried apple chips, optional

1. In a large bowl, beat butter, confectioners' sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon until blended. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in 1/3 cup apple chips.
2. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll.
3. Preheat oven to 350u0b0. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. apple-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased
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5. Bake 9-11 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
6. In a small saucepan, melt caramels with cream and remaining cinnamon over medium heat, stirring frequently. Drizzle over cookies. If desired, sprinkle with additional apple chips. Let stand until set.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/caramel-apple-shortbread-cookies/ (may not work)