CARAMEL-CHOCOLATE PECAN COOKIES

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Looking for a wonderful dessert using Betty Crocker® cookie mix? Then check out these cookies that are made with pecans, caramels and chocolate.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup pecan halves, toasted
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
24 pecan halves, toasted
1 bag (10 oz) caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons whipping cream
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips (4 oz)
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In food processor, place 2/3 cup pecans. Cover; process until finely ground. In large bowl, beat ground pecans, cookie mix, butter and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until soft dough forms.
  • Shape dough into 24 (1-inch) balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Place 1 pecan half on top of each ball.
  • Bake 10 minutes or until golden. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack; cool completely.
  • In medium microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and whipping cream uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High 1 minute, stirring once, until softened and chips can be stirred smooth. Drizzle caramel mixture and melted chocolate over cookies. Sprinkle with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 174 mg

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