Caramel Nut Acorns

6 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. double acting baking powder
  • 1 c. butter
  • 3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/3 c. pecans, finely chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift together the flour and baking powder.
  2. 2
    Melt the butter in a 2 quart saucepan over low heat.
  3. 3
    Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar, vanilla, and pecans.
  4. 4
    Add flour mixture and mix thoroughly.
  5. 5
    Shape into balls, using a rounded teaspoon for each. Flatten one side by pressing on ungreased cookie sheet. Pinch top to resemble an acorn.
  6. 6
    Bake in a 350° oven for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. 7
    Cool and then dip in caramel mixture (see below).

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