Pecan Caramel Surprises

By smolson

Ingredients

• 1 C pecans
• 1/3 C sugar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 stick butter
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 C flour
• 24 soft caramel candies
• 3/4 C powdered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In food processor, grind pecans and 1 tbsp sugar. Transfer to medium bowl.
In food processor, pulse butter, 1/3 C sugar, and vanilla until combined. Scrape the bowl and all the flour pulsing to combine. Add this mix to pecan mix in bowl.
Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Roll 1 tbsp dough into a ball. Place a caramel candy in center and cover with dough. Place each ball 2 in apart on cookie sheet and bake at 325 for about 15 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes and then roll in powdered sugar.