Creamy Caramel Christmas Cookies
You'll never find easy Christmas cookie recipes as tasty as this one for creamy caramel Christmas cookies. There's even chocolate, which makes them perfect in my book! Try them today and see how delectable creamy caramel Christmas cookies really are.
Celebrate With More Festive Recipe Ideas
If you loved making our Creamy Caramel Christmas Cookies, you're going to adore these other festive holiday recipes.
First up, why not try our Peppermint Bark Brownies? These rich and fudgy brownies are topped with a layer of creamy white chocolate peppermint bark, making them the perfect treat for the chocolate lover in your life. Plus, they look beautiful on a holiday dessert table!
Next, our Gingerbread Cookie Sandwiches are sure to be a hit at any Christmas gathering. Soft and chewy gingerbread cookies are filled with a decadent cream cheese frosting, creating a deliciously festive dessert that everyone will love.
For something a little different, give our Cranberry Orange Bread a try. This moist and flavorful quick bread is filled with tart cranberries and bright orange zest, making it a perfect addition to a holiday brunch or as a sweet treat with a cup of tea.
These recipes are all easy to make and sure to impress your friends and family this holiday season. Happy baking!
Cooking Time15 min
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 pound pecan halves
- 1 bag caramels
- 12 ounces chocolate chips
- non-pareils
Instructions
- Place softened cream cheese and butter in a bowl.
- Gradually add flour to form a dough.
- Chill dough in refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Roll out and cut with a 2" circle cookie cutter.
- Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 12 minutes.
- Remove from oven, place 1/2 pecan onto each circle.
- Place an unwrapped caramel on top of each pecan.
- Return cookies to oven and watch closely. Remove from oven when caramels have melted.
- Lightly flatten caramels with a buttered knife.
- Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave.
- Stir chips and spread on top of each melted caramel.
- Sprinkle non-pareils on top of warm melted chocolate.
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