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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   Add chocolate, egg and vanilla; mix well.

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   Add flour; beat until well blended.

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   Cover.

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   Refrigerate 1 hour or until well chilled.

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   Shape dough into 1-inch balls.

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   Roll in pecans; press pecans gently into dough to secure.

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   Place, 1 inch apart, on ungreased baking sheets.

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    Make indentation in center of each ball with your thumb.

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    Bake 12 to 14 min.

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    or until lightly browned.

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    Remove from baking sheets to wire racks; cool completely.

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    Microwave caramels and milk in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min.

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    or until caramels are completely melted, stirring after 30 sec.

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    Spoon evenly into centers of cookies; cool until set.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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