RASPBERRY CARAMEL PECAN SANDIES

Raspberry Caramel Pecan Sandies image

Provided by Wendy Rusch

Categories Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 c butter, softened
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla
4 c flour
1 1/2 c pecans, finely chopped
powdered sugar for rolling
RASPBERRY CARAMEL
1/2 c brown sugar
1/4 c heavy cream
1/2 c raspberry enlightment from penzys or smuckers raspberry all fruit, with seeds removed, just run syrup/jam through a sieve to remove seeds, using a spatula to push through if need be :)
1 c powdered sugar

Steps:

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. combine flour and pecans; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2. Roll into 1" balls, place 1" apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Using your thumb or end of wooden spoon, press a hole into center of each cookie...as large as you dare with out wrecking the cookie.
3. Bake at 325 for 17-20 minutes or until starts to brown slightly. Remove cookies to cooling racks, then roll in powder sugar while still warm, place back on racks to cook completely.
4. Filling: In a small saucepan, mix together brown sugar, cream and raspberry sauce. Bring to a full boil. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar. Then spoon or pipe caramel into the center of each cookie. Allow caramel to set, then store in air tight container.