Caramel Pecan Sticky Bun Cookies

The title says it all! The recipe will be requested often. From pillbury's the complete book of baking. Prep time includes 1 hour chilling time.

In large bowl , beat 1 cup margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add 1 / 2 cup corn syrup and egg yolks.

Blend well.

Stir in flour.

Mix well.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Refrigerate 1 hour for easier handling.

In small saucepan , combine powdered sugar , 1 / 4 cup margarine and 3 tbsp corn syrup.

Bring to a boil.

Remove from heat.

Stir in pecans.

Refrigerate at least 10 minutes.

Heat oven to 375.

Lightly grease cookie sheets.

Shape dough into 1 1 / 2-inch balls.

Place 2-inches apart on greased cookie sheets.

Bake at 375 for 5 minutes.

Remove from oven.

Brush dough lightly with egg white.

With spoon , carefully make deep indentation in center of each cookie.

Fill each with 1 / 2 teaspoon.

Filling.

Return to oven and bake an additional 6 to 9 minutes or until light golden brown.

Cool 1-2 minutes.

Remove from cookie sheets.

Cool completely.

Yield: 3 dozen cookies.

margarine, sugar, dark corn syrup, egg yolks, all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, pecans, egg white