Cookie, Candy & Frosting Recipes
from Rina's Kitchen


Caramel Chocolate Cookies
Makes 4 dozen

1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup margarine
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped pecans
48 chocolate covered caramel candies, unwrapped
1 tablespoon white sugar
4 ounces vanilla flavored candy coating
                   
1. In large bowl, combine one cup sugar, brown sugar and
   margarine; beat until light, add vanilla and eggs, blend well. 
2. In small bowl, combine flour, cocoa and baking soda, mix
   well. Add to sugar mixtures; blend well. Stir in 1/2 cup
   pecans. Refrigerate 30 minutes. 
3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 
4. Shape l Tbsp of dough around one caramel candy, covering
   completely. In small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup pecans
   and l tbsp sugar. Press one side of each ball into pecan
   mixture. Place nut side up on cookie sheets. Bake 7-l0 mins.
   Cool. Melt candy coating and drizzle over cooled cookies.