Caramel Pecan Sticky Bun Cookies

Name: Caramel Pecan Sticky Bun Cookies
Prep time: 1 h 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 1 h 17 min
Yield: 3 dozen cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup margarine or 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup dark corn syrup; 2 large egg yolks; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter; 3 tablespoons dark corn syrup; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted; 1 large egg white, slightly beaten

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Recipe by Sharon123

The title says it all! The recipe will be requested often. From Pillbury's The Complete Book of Baking. Prep time includes 1 hour chilling time.

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READY IN: 1hr 17mins

YIELD: 3 dozen cookies

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

Cookies
1

cup margarine or 1 cup butter, softened
¹⁄₂

cup sugar
¹⁄₂

cup dark corn syrup
2

large egg yolks
2 ¹⁄₂

cups all-purpose flour
Filling
¹⁄₂

cup powdered sugar
¹⁄₄

cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
3

tablespoons dark corn syrup
¹⁄₂

cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
1

large egg white, slightly beaten

DIRECTIONS

In large bowl, beat 1 cup margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add 1/2 cup corn syrup and egg yolks; blend well.
Stir in flour; mix well.
Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour for easier handling.
In small saucepan, combine powdered sugar, 1/4 cup margarine and 3 Tbsp corn syrup; bring to a boil.
Remove from heat. Stir in pecans.
Refrigerate at least 10 minutes.
Heat oven to 375°.
Lightly grease cookie sheets.
Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls.
Place 2-inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 375° for 5 minutes.
Remove from oven.
Brush dough lightly with egg white.
With spoon, carefully make deep indentation in center of each cookie; fill each with 1/2 teaspoon.
FILLING.
Return to oven and bake an additional 6 to 9 minutes or until light golden brown.
Cool 1-2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets.
Cool completely.
Yield: 3 dozen cookies.