Carmelitas 
Makes 3 dozen

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup milk
1 cup chopped pecans
18 caramels, cut in half
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 tablespoons - 3 tablespoons hot water
                   
1. In large bowl mix butter, white sugar, egg, 2 ounces melted
   chocolate, milk and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking powder, salt
   and chopped pecans on low speed to form soft dough. 
2. Divide dough in half and chill 1-2 hours. 
3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mold dough by rounded tsp around
   a caramel half. Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake 7 mins
   till set. 
4. To Make Glaze: In a bowl, blend together confectioners'
   sugar, corn syrup, 1 ounce chocolate and hot water. After
   cookies have cooled, swirl cookies in chocolate glaze.