Ingredients
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 c. sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 tbsp. cinnamon sugar
20 Werther’s® Original® Soft Caramels, unwrapped
1/2 tsp. half and half
Preparation
Step 1Preheat oven to 350º and line a baking sheet with parchment. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, and salt.Step 2In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the yolk and vanilla, then add dry ingredients. Beat until combined, dough will be crumbly.Step 3Roll dough into 1” balls and arrange evenly spaced on prepared baking sheet.Step 4Bake until edges of cookies are golden, 13 to 15 minutes. Indent the center of the cookies with the back of a wooden spoon, about ½-inch deep. Cool on baking sheets.Step 5In a small microwave safe bowl, combine the caramels and half and half. Microwave until melted, about 30 seconds. Stir to fully combine. Spoon a heaping ½ teaspoon into the center of each baked and indented cookie. Let sit until set, at least 30 minutes.
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