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Suggest a better descriptionPreheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Cream butter, sugar and vanilla in large mixer bowl until well-mixed. Stir in flour and baking powder.
Refrigerate dough for a 20 minutes; dough should be firm enough to roll easily.
Shape scant teaspoonfuls of dough into balls about the size of a marble. Place on ungreased baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between cookies. Flatten slightly.
Bake until golden, about 10-15 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
Melt chocolate chips with shortening in top of double boiler set over simmering water. Remove from heat.
Flatten caramel halves so they are the same diameter as the cookie.
Place one caramel half on top of each cookie.
Using a small metal spatula, spread melted chocolate thinly over top and sides of caramel and cookie to cover.
Press chopped pecans onto tops of cookies. Let stand on a wire rack until chocolate firms, about 20 minutes.
Place into individual paper wrappers. Store in a cookie tin with a piece of wax paper between each layer.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (22g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 60 Servings | ||
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Calories: 103 | ||
Calories from Fat: 57 (55%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 6.3g | 8 % | |
Saturated Fat 3.2g | 16 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 2.1g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 0.6g | ||
Cholesterol 8.5mg | 3 % | |
Sodium 78.7mg | 3 % | |
Potassium 44.2mg | 1 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 11.9g | 3 % | |
Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2 % | |
Sugars, other 11.3g | ||
Protein 0.9g | 1 % | |
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Calories per serving: 103
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