CARAMEL FILLED MAPLE PECAN COOKIES

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Oh, these have got to be SO GOOD! I can see that my fall and winter is going to be filled with baking lots of goodies! Can't wait to try these! Recipe & photo: kraftfoods.com 11-01-14

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 c butter, softened
1/2 c sugar
2 tsp maple extract
2-1/2 c all purpose flour
24 kraft caramels
4 tsp half-and-half
1/2 c finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter with mixer until blended. Add sugar and extract; mix well. Gradually add flour, beating well after each addition.
  • 2. Microwave caramels and half-and-half in a small microwavable bowl on HIGH for 1-1/2 minutes or until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 1 minute. Cool 5 minutes.
  • 3. Shape dough into 48 (1-inch) balls. Roll in nuts until evenly coated. Place 2 inches apart on parchment-covered baking sheets. Indent centers.
  • 4. Pour caramel sauce into resealable plastic bag. Cut small piece off one bottom corner of bag; use to squeeze caramel sauce into indentations in center of dough.
  • 5. Bake in a preheated 350º oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely before serving.

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