Posted by: Lu Lu on Wed, Mar 15, 00 at 15:50

Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cookies

1 cup marg. or butter
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 cups All purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
6 squares semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
25 individual vanilla caramels, quartered
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans

-Cream margarine, brown and white sugars, egg and vanilla in large bowl on med. speed until light and creamy.
-Combine flour, baking soda and salt.
-Add to creamed mixture, beating on low speed until blended.
-Stir in remaining ing.
-Drop dough by spoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.
-Bake at 375 for 8 to 12 min. or until light golden. Cool 5 min. on sheets then remove to cooling rack. Makes 3 doz.
* Can try white chocolate and almonds if you like.
* Can be frozen.