Caramel Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal cookies topped with caramel.

• Calories: 362 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups quick cooking oats
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ⅓ cup milk
• ¾ cup butter flavored shortening
• 36 caramels

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.

Step 2

Combine shortening, brown sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla in large bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy.

Step 3

Combine oats, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Mix into creamed mixture until just blended. Stir in nuts.

Step 4

Drop by rounded tablespoon onto baking sheet two inches apart and place caramel in center-do not press down. Bake ten to twelve minutes or until light brown around edges and caramel is completely melted.