CARAMEL FILLED MAPLE PECAN COOKIES

Name: CARAMEL FILLED MAPLE PECAN COOKIES
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 48
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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

By Ellen Bales
@Starwriter

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

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Serves:

48 cookies

Prep:

30 Min

Cook:

15 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

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
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How to Make CARAMEL FILLED MAPLE PECAN COOKIES

Step-by-Step

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.
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.
Shape dough into 48 (1-inch) balls. Roll in nuts until evenly coated. Place 2 inches apart on parchment-covered baking sheets. Indent centers.
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.
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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About CARAMEL FILLED MAPLE PECAN COOKIES

Course/Dish: Cookies Other Snacks

Main Ingredient: Sugar

Regional Style: American

Dietary Needs: Vegetarian

Other Tags: Quick & Easy For Kids Heirloom

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