Caramel Nougat Cookies

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These cookies are very rich and very good. They are not hard to make, just time consuming, but they are worth it. The original recipe came from verybestbaking.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350.

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Line 17x11x1 baking pan with parchment paper cookie layer: in a large mixing bowl , beat 1 cup butter , brown sugar and 1 / 4 cup white sugar until creamy.

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Add pudding mix , eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla , mix well.

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Blend together flour , soda and salt , gradually mix into sugar mixture.

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Mix in 1 1 / 3 cup butterscotch chips.

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Spread onto prepared pan.

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Bake 10-11 minutes , until light golden brown.

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To create a chewier cookie base , hold pan 2-3 inches above counter and allow to drop.

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Place on cooling rack , cool completely.

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Nougat layer: in a medium heavy sauce pan over medium heat , melt 1 / 4 cup butter , 1 cup sugar and evaporated milk.

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Stirring constantly , bring to boil , stirring constantly , cook 5 minutes.

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Remove from heat.

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Add marshmallow creme , 1 / 4 cup peanut butter , 1 teaspoon vanilla.

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Stir in peanuts.

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Spread on cooled cookie layer.

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Refrigerate for 15 minutes.

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Caramel layer: in medium heavy saucepan , over low heat combine caramels and.

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Ingredients

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flour, baking soda, salt, butter, brown sugar, sugar, instant vanilla pudding, eggs, vanilla, butterscotch chips, evaporated milk, marshmallow creme, creamy peanut butter, salted peanuts, caramels, whipping cream, chocolate chips