Pecan Caramel Thumbprints Cookies with Powdered Sugar

== Description ==
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
* This recipe makes 48 cookies.
== Ingredients ==
* 1¾ cups pecans
* ¾ sugar
* ½ cup unsalted butter
* 2 large eggs
* 2 cups flour
* 1 tsp baking powder
* ¼ tsp salt
* 48 soft and chewy caramels
* confectioners' sugar
== Directions ==
# In a food processor, pulse 1¼ cups pecans until chopped, transfer to a bowl.
# Put remaining pecans and sugar in a food processor, pulse until nuts are finely ground.
# Add butter and eggs, process until smooth.
# Add flour, baking powder and salt, pulse until blended.
# Scrape dough into a bowl.
# Have cookie sheets ready.
# Roll dough into 1 inch balls, then roll in chopped nuts to coat.
# Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
# Press a caramel in center of each.
# Bake 12 minutes at 350°F or until edges are lightly browned.
# Dust with confectioners' sugar.
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