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Pecan Pie Thumbprints
INGREDIENTS
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For dough:
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
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½ cup brown sugar
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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½ cup pecans, finely chopped
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¼ teaspoon salt
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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For filling:
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¼ cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup light corn syrup
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1 large egg yolk
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2 teaspoon vanilla extract (or bourbon)
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Pinch of coarse salt
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1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
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For caramel drizzle:
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4 ounces caramel candies, unwrapped
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2 tablespoons heavy cream, plus more as needed
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