INGREDIENTS
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup cocoa powder
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
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1 large egg, yolk and white separated
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1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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2 Tbsp buttermilk
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1 1/4 cups finely chopped pecans
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15 caramels (such as Kraft)
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2 1/2 Tbsp heavy cream
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Flaky or coarse sea salt
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3 oz chopped milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips, or chopped chocolate
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2 tsp shortening