Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 3/4 c. confectioners' sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. evaporated lowfat milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 lb (about 28) light-colored candy caramels
  • 1/4 c. evaporated lowfat milk
  • 1/4 c. butter
  • 1 c. confectioners' sugar
  • 1 c. minced pecans
  • 3/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 c. evaporated lowfat milk
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/3 c. confectioners' sugar Pecan halves for garnish, optional

Method

  • Beat the butter till light and creamy.
  • Gradually add in the confectioners' sugar, creaming well.
  • Add in the evaporated lowfat milk, vanilla and salt; mix well.
  • Blend in the flour and mix thoroughly.
  • If necessary, refrigeratefor easier handling.
  • Roll out the dough, half at a time, on a floured surface to a 12-by-8-inch rectangle.
  • Trim sides.
  • Cut into 3-by-1 1/2-inch rectangles or possibly 2-inch squares; place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 12 to 16 min, or possibly till lightly browned.
  • Cold.
  • Make the filling: Combine the caramels and evaporated lowfat milk in the top of a double boiler (or possibly do this in the microwave).
  • Heat till caramels heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat; stir in the butter, confectioners' sugar and pecans.
  • Set aside.
  • Make the icing: Heat the chocolate chips with the evaporated lowfat milk over low heat.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the butter, vanilla and confectioners' sugar.
  • To assemble: Spread 1 tsp.
  • caramel filling on each cookie.
  • Top with 1/2 tsp.
  • icing.
  • Decorate with pecan half if you like.
  • Makes 4 dozen rectangles or possibly 7 dozen square cookies.