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Caramel-Filled Maple-Pecan Cookies

Source
Kraft recipe card
Serves
48
Prep
30 min
Cook
12-14 min

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp. maple extract
  • 2-1/2 cups flour
  • 24 KRAFT Caramels
  • 4 tsp. half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped PLANTERS Pecans

Steps

  1. HEAT oven to 350°F.
  2. BEAT cream cheese and butter in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add sugar and extract; mix well. Gradually add flour, beating well after each addition.
  3. MICROWAVE caramels and half-and-half in small microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 min. or until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 1 min. Cool 5 min. Meanwhile, shape dough into 48 (1-inch) balls. Roll in nuts until evenly coated. Place, 2 inches apart, on parchment-covered baking sheets. Indent centers.
  4. POUR caramel sauce into resealable plastic bag. Cut small piece off one bottom corner of bag; use to squeeze caramel sauce into indentations in dough.
  5. BAKE 12 to 14 min. or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 5 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Notes

Kraft Kitchens Tips:

  • SIZE WISE: Sweets can add enjoyment to a balanced diet, but remember to keep tabs on portions. One serving of this dessert is one cookie.
  • SUBSTITUTE: Prepare using PLANTERS Walnuts.

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