Salted Caramel Spritz

01Method

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Place the caramels and half-and-half in a small saucepan and warm over low heat, stirring constantly, until the caramels have fully melted, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and sea salt, then pour in the warm caramel sauce and beat until smooth. Add the flour and mix until a uniform dough forms.

4. 4

   Load the dough into a cookie press and press the cookies onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them 1 to 2 inches apart.

5. 5

   Bake until the edges turn golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.