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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 27 Minutes Servings: 48 |
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Submitted by: Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups pecans |
3/4 cup sugar |
2 eggs, large |
1/4 lb butter |
2 cups flour |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
48 caramels, soft, chewy |
Directions:
1. In food processor, pulse 1 1/4 c pecans just until chopped; place in small bowl.
2. Put remaining 1/2 c pecans & sugar in processor & pulse until finely ground.
3. Add butter & eggs to processor until smooth.
4. Add flour, salt & baking powder - pulse until blended.
5. Put dough in bowl.
6. Heat Oven to 350.
7. With dampened hands, roll dough into 1 inch balls, roll in chopped nuts. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
8. Press a caramel in center of each. Bake 10 -12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
9. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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