Chocolate Caramel Thumbprints

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   Preheat oven to 350F.

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   Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.

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   Blend in chocolate, egg yolk and vanilla.

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   Add flour; mix well.

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   Shape dough into ball; cover with plastic wrap.

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   Refrigerate 20 minutes or until slightly firm.

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   Roll dough into 24 balls, each about 1 inch in diameter.

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   Dip each ball in lightly beaten egg white, then in pecans, turning to evenly coat each ball.

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   Place, 2 inches apart, on ungreased baking sheets.

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    Use your thumb or the end of a wooden spoon to make a deep indentation in the centre of each ball.

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    Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

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    Remove cookies to wire racks to cool.

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    Meanwhile, melt caramels and milk in microwaveable bowl on MEDIUM 1 minute or until caramels are completely melted when stirred.

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    Fill centres of cookies evenly with the caramel mixture.

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    Refrigerate until firm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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