Pecan Caramel Surprise

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup pecans
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 cup butter (4 oz)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup flour
• 24 caramel candies (soft chewy type)
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe

• 1 using a food processor, grind the pecans and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar for 20 seconds; transfer to a medium bowl.
• 2 in the food processor, pulse the butter, remaining 1/3 cup granulated sugar and the vanilla until combined, scraping the bowl once or twice. add the flour and pulse to combine. stir into the pecan mixture.
• 3 position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 325°. line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. roll 1 tablespoon dough into a ball, press a caramel into the center, then roll to enclose the caramel. repeat with the remaining dough and caramels; place 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. bake until lightly colored, about 15 minutes. let cool for 15 minutes; coat with confectioners' sugar while warm. coat again just before serving.