Description

These melt in your mouth shortbread cookies are filled with yummy caramel, topped with chopped pecans and drizzled with melted chocolate. Bring them as a holiday gathering, to a cookie exchange or make them just because you love delicious cookies.

Ingredients

• 1 c. salted butter, softened
• 2/3 c. granulated sugar
• 1/2 t. almond extract
• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/4 c. chocolate chips, melted
• 1/2 c. caramel topping
• 1/2 c. pecans, chopped

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth, 1-2 minutes; mix in almond extract and flour until dough comes together.
3. Roll dough into 1 1/2 inch balls; place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Using a teaspoon, make a small impression in the center of each ball.