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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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So easy to make, these simple cookies are wonderful for any ocassion VJS Ingredients:
3/4 cup powdered sugar |
3/4 cup margarine or 3/4 cup butter, softened |
2 tablespoons whipping cream |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
2 cups flour (all purpose or unbleached flour) |
21 caramels, unwrapped |
3 tablespoons whipping cream |
3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons butter |
3/4 cup powdered sugar |
3/4 cup chopped pecans |
1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips |
1 tablespoon whipping cream |
2 teaspoons margarine or 2 teaspoons butter |
3 tablespoons powdered sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
40 pecan halves, if desired (1/2 cup) |
Directions:
1. In large bowl, combine all base ingredients except flour; blend well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour; mix well. If necessary, cover dough with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour for easier handling.
2. Heat oven to 325°F On well-floured surface, roll out half of dough at a time into 10x8-inch rectangle. With pastry wheel or knife, cut into 2-inch squares. Place 1/2 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
3. Bake at 325°F for 10 to 13 minutes or until set. Remove from cookie sheets; place on wire racks. Cool 15 minutes or until completely cooled.
4. In medium saucepan, combine caramels, 3 tablespoons whipping cream and 3 tablespoons margarine; cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in 3/4 cup powdered sugar and chopped pecans. (Add additional whipping cream a few drops at a time, if needed for desired spreading consistency.) Spread 1 teaspoon warm filling on each cookie square.
5. In small saucepan, combine chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon whipping cream and 2 teaspoons margarine. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until chocolate chips are melted and mixture is smooth. REMOVE FROM HEAT. Stir in 3 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Spread glaze evenly over caramel filling on each cookie. Top each with pecan half.
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