The Cookie Recipes

Caramel Apple Cookies

• 2 (1.7 oz each) pkgs chewy chocolate-covered caramel candies (like Rolos), unwrapped and quartered
• 1 pkg yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 6-oz pkg dried apples, chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Position oven rack in middle of oven.

In a small bowl toss the chopped candies with 2 tbsp of the cake mix (to prevent sticking).

In a large mixing bowl place half of the cake mix along with the oil, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla extract.  Blend with an electric mixer set on medium high speed 1-2 minutes, until blended smooth.  Stir in the remaining cake mix, caramel candies and dried apples with a wooden spoon until all dry ingredients are moistened.

Drop by teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake 10-13 minutes or until just barely set at center when lightly touched.  Cool 2 minutes on sheets.  Transfer to wire racks with metal spatula and cool completely.