Pecan Caramel Thumbprints Cookies with Powdered Sugar

pecan Caramel Thumbprints Cookies


 * 1 3/4 Cups pecans
 * 3/4 sugar
 * 1/2 Cup unsalted butter
 * 2 Large eggs
 * 2 Cups flour
 * 1 Tsp baking powder
 * 1/4 Tsp salt
 * 48 Soft And Chewy caramels

Confectioners sugar

In a Food Processor, Pulse 1 1/4 Cups pecans Until Chopped, Transfer to a Bowl. Put Remaining pecans And sugar in a Food Processor, Pulse Until Nuts Are Finely Ground. Add butter And eggs, Process Until Smooth. Add flour, baking powder And salt, Pulse Until Blended. Scrape Dough Into a Bowl. Have Cookie Sheets Ready. Roll Dough Into 1 Inch Balls, Then Roll in Chopped Nuts to Coat. Place on Ungreased Cookie Sheets. Press a Caramel in Center of Each. Bake 12 min. at 350 Degrees or Until Edges Are Lightly Browned. Dust With Confectioners sugar.

This Recipe Makes 48 Cookies.*

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 * World Recipes Y-Group