Caramel Shortbread Sticks

1. 1

   Heat oven to 325F.

2. 2

   Combine butter, powdered sugar and brown sugar in bowl.

3. 3

   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.

4. 4

   Add flour, baking powder and salt; beat at low speed until well mixed.

5. 5

   Press dough evenly into 8-inch square baking pan lined with aluminum foil; prick with tines of fork every 1/2 inch.

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   Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

7. 7

   Lift cookies from pan using aluminum foil.

8. 8

   Immediately cut into 20 (approximately 4x1/2 inch) sticks.

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   Cool completely.

10. 10

    Place caramels and half & half in microwave-safe bowl.

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    Microwave, stirring twice, 1-2 minutes or until caramels are melted.

12. 12

    Dip ends of shortbread sticks into melted caramel mixture; roll in pecans.

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    Place onto waxed paper; let stand until set.

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