Chocolate Caramel Thumbprint Cookies

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I found these in a toh and they instantly became a family classic! They are soft with a gooey center and the flavor is amazing! they are my dh's favorite as well as mine...it's not christmas without these! (you will want to double this recipe!)

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Steps

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In a mixing bowl cream butter and sugar.

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Beat in egg yolk , vanilla , and milk.

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Combine flour , cocoa , and salt.

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Add to creamed mixture.

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Refrigerate 1 hour or until easy to handle.

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Roll dough into 1 inch balls.

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Beat egg white.

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Dip balls into egg white and roll in the nuts.

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Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets.

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Make a 3 / 8 - 1 / 2 inch indentation in the center of each ball with the end of a wooden spoon.

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Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.

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Remove to cool on wire racks.

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In a heavy saucepan , melt caramels with cream over low heat.

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Stir until smooth.

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Using 1 / 2 tsp caramel mixture , fill each cookie.

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Melt chocolate chips and shortening in microwave.

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Drizzle over cookies.

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Ingredients

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butter, sugar, egg, milk, vanilla extract, flour, baking cocoa, salt, pecans, caramel candies, heavy whipping cream, semi-sweet chocolate chips, shortening