Fantasy Chocolate-Caramel Delights

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer for 30 seconds.

Step 2

Add sugar and beat well.

Step 3

Beat in egg yolk, milk and vanilla. in another bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa powder and salt.

Step 4

Add flour mixture to butter mixture unit well combined.

Step 5

Chill the cookie dough in plastic wrap for 2 hours or until easy to handle.

Step 6

In a small saucepan, heat and stir caramels and whipping cream over low heat till mixture

Step 7

Set aside.

Step 8

Shape the dough into 1-inch balls.

Step 9

Slightly beat reserved white.

Step 10

Roll the balls in egg white, then in nuts to coat.

Step 11

Place 1 inch apart on a parchment lined cookie sheet.

Step 12

Using your thumb, make a indentation in center of each cookie.

Step 13

Bake in a 350° oven about 10 minutes or until edges are firm.

Step 14

Spoon some melted caramel mixture into indentation of each cookie.

Step 15

Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool.

Step 16

(If necessary, reheat caramel mixture to keep it spoonable.)

Step 17

In another saucepan, heat and stir chocolate pieces and shortening over low heat till chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.

Step 18

Let cool slightly.

Step 19

Transfer the chocolate mixture to a self-seal bag. Close bag and cut a small hole in one corner.

Step 20

Drizzle cookies with chocolate. let’s dad until chocolate is set.

Step 21

Makes 36 cookies.