Carmel Nut Thumbprints Recipe

Name: Carmel Nut Thumbprints
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cookies Cookies; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup butter softened; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 each eggs separated; 1 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose; 1/2 cup cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 1/2 cups pecans finely chopped; 20 each caramels (candy squares) unwrapped; 1/4 cup light cream (half&half)

Servings: persons

cookies Cookies
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter softened
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 each eggs separated
1 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups pecans finely chopped
20 each caramels (candy squares) unwrapped
1/4 cup light cream (half&half)

1
Heat oven to 325.
2
In large bowl, combine sugar, butter and shortening; beat until light and fluffy.
3
Add vanilla and egg yolk; blend well.
4
Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
5
Add flour, cocoa and baking powder to butter mixture, mix well.
6
In small bowl, beat egg white until foamy; place pecans in another small bowl.
7
Shape dough into 1 inch balls.
8
Dip in egg white; roll in pecans.
9
Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
10
With thumb, make indentation of each cookie.
11
Bake at 325 for 12 to 14 minutes or until cookies are set.
12
Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine caramels and half and half; cook over medium low heat until caramels are melted, stirring occasionally.
13
Immediately remove cookies from cookie sheets; place on wire racks.
14
Spoon 1/2 teaspoon warm caramel mixture into center of each cookie.
15
Cool completely.

938

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cookies Cookies, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter softened, 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, and more.

Yes, Carmel Nut Thumbprints falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Carmel Nut Thumbprints

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